Jean Kirkland
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Edith Jean Donahue Kirkland, 95, went to her heavenly home Monday, November 14, 2022. She was born March 6, 1927, to John and Vona Donahue. She was a graduate of Blue Mountain College. She was a loving and supportive wife who always enjoyed attending the social events throughout her husband's military career. Mrs. Kirkland was the matriarch of family; she gave 100 precent of herself to her family every day. Cooking and reading were among her favorite pastimes. She taught Sunday school for over sixty years. She was a member of First Baptist of New Albany.
Services for Mrs. Kirkland will be Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 3:00pm with Bro. Andrew Chesteen officiating. A visitation will be from 1:00pm till the start of the service at 3:00pm.
Both will be held at United Funeral Service. Burial will be at New Albany City Cemetery.
United is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements.
Those left to carry on her memories are three sons; Steve Kirkland (Linda), Joe Kirkland, and Scott Kirkland (Tammy), four grandchildren; Russ Kirkland, Jay Kirkland, Emily Griffiin, and Sam Kirkland, and two great-grandchildren, Katherine Kirkland and Anna Frances Kirkland.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John P. Kirkland, one sister, Barbara Massey, and one daughter-in-law, Kathi Kirkland.
Pallbearers will be; Russ Kirkland, Jay Kirkland, Sam Kirkland, Ryan Griffin, Pat Norman, and Barry Barkley.
For online condolences please visit www.unitedfuneralservice.com