Larned – Mabel Marie Kirby, 96, passed away May 20, 2015 at the Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, Salina, Kansas.
She was born February 11, 1919 in Vesper, Kansas, the daughter of Fred and Ollie (Parks) Herman.
On May 4, 1941 she married Clarence A. Kirby in Kanapolis, Kansas. He passed away January 30, 2001.
A resident of Larned since 1958, she spent the last fifteen years in Salina. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church, Larned, being involved in Women’s Ministries, VBS, and Sunday School teacher. She had been a rural school teacher, homemaker, and a licensed daycare provider. Mabel was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved entertaining and no one was a stranger. Gardening, crocheting and embroidery work were among her passions as well as attending high school football and basketball games.
Survivors include: two daughters, Alberta Fitzpatrick (Ray), Salina and Clara Schraeder (Jay) of Larned. Four grandchildren: Shaun Fitzpatrick (Deanna), Ponca City, OK, Shannon Fitzpatrick (Candy) of Salina, Jaylene Hickey (Jerry) of Gardner, and Janae Finger (Matt) of Larned. Seven great-grandchildren: Brenden, Kenna and Spencer Fitzpatrick, Madelyn and Caleb Hickey, and Cade and Jayce Finger, with another one on the way. A brother: Fred D. Herman of Salina.
Mabel was preceded in death by: her parents, husband, two brothers: Everett and Emery Herman; three sisters: Hazel Roenne, Ruth King, and Ruby Livingston.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Jerry Hickey presiding. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, KS.
Memorials may be given to the Larned Assembly of God Church, in care of the Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left for the family at www.beckwithmortuary.com.
