Frances D. Kirby

frances kirby

April 1, 1927 ~ February 27, 2012


Resided in: Candler, NC

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Mary Frances DeVore Kirby, 84, of Heather Way, Brigadoon, left her beloved family on Monday, February 27, 2012. Mrs. Kirby was born in Macon County and was a daughter of the late Ulus and Lakie Lee DeVore. She worked as a bookkeeper with A&P for 27 years and she was a member of Starnes Cove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Tanya Setzer, sons, Tony Kirby and Terry Kirby, and brother, David DeVore. She leaves her sister Gloria Lee DeVore; brother Stephen DeVore; nephews Stephen and Mark DeVore; daughter-in-law Janice Meadows; grandchildren Michael Kirby, Kristen Riddle (Nathan), and Angela Setzer; and great-grandsons Colby Setzer and Kyle Stubbs. Her life will be celebrated by Rev. Charlie Sams at a private graveside service Friday at Pisgah View Memorial Park. Anyone wishing to honor Frances is invited to donate to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813, and/or to Starnes Cove Baptist Church, 149 Starnes Cove Rd., Asheville, NC 28806. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.

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  1. We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
    With love,
    Beverly and George

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  2. Gloria and family,I do not know if you will remember me or not but I was one of the last caretakers Ms. Lakie and King Tut had. Or rather I stayed with her the longest.Frances was such a special lady.She gave up everything first for Tanya,then caring for Lakie all those years never expecting anything in return.She then opened her home and heart to Angela when Colby was just a baby.She would often tell me of her trips to visit you in the ‘desert’.She loved you so very much and accepted you as you are.Totally and unconditional love is what Frances gave and never asked in return.May she rest in peace.

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  3. Gloria & Steve,

    I never got to meet your dear sister Frances but I know she was a wonderful lady from the fond stories you shared.

    I know she will be dearly missed.

    My love and Prayers to you and your family.

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  4. We are so sorry for you loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts & prayers.

    The Dempsey Family,
    Robbie, Ruthie, Bob & Jean

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  5. Our prayers are with all the family during this difficult time.
    Fred Warner (Janice Meadows’ Brother)

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  6. Mickey and family, We are with you in heart, mind, and spirit. Wish we could there to give everyone a big hug. Love and kisses Pam and Jo.

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  8. Dear Stevie and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss in Frances. It has been a while since I’ve seen any of you, but know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. It is so hard as we get older that we lose those that we love so often. We don’t lose them in our hearts and memories.
    Melanie

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  9. Dear Stevie and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss in Frances. It has been a while since I’ve seen any of you, but know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. It is so hard as we get older that we lose those that we love so often. We don’t lose them in our hearts and memories.
    Melanie

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  10. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I attended Enka High School with Tanya, and Terry.

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