Dianna Sylvia Kirby - Spry Funeral Home
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Dianne McKnight Kirby, 83 of Athens, Alabama, died
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Limestone Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Mrs. Kirby was born October 24, 1941 in Chattanooga, TN. She
married Clifton A. Kirby in 1961, and he preceded her in death. She was a longtime
faithful member of Mayfair Church of
Christ.
Survivors: Son: Byron (Roxanne) Kirby of Athens; Daughter:
Kedra (Allen) Burris of Mitchell, Indiana. Ten Grandchildren: Lester & Maddie Burris, Bedford, Indiana Luke & Lydia Burris of Nashville, Tennessee Melissa & Jeff Mueller of Athens Joseph and Rachel Kirby of Athens Rebecca and Micah Fleming of Nashville, Tennessee Ben and Victoria Burris of Mitchell, Indiana Clifton and Sarah Kirby of Athens Virginia and Micah Longfoot of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee James and Emily Kirby of Toney, Alabama Laura Kirby of Athens. She is also survived by fifteen Great Grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her husband; her parents, Grady and
Novella McKnight; and sisters, Joy Beaver and Cherry McKnight
Services will be 11AM Saturday at Spry Funeral Home in
Athens. Visitation is Saturday 10AM until 11AM at Spry Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to
Aveanna Hospice of Athens or Mayfair Church of Christ.
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1 comment
Doc and Nell Owen
2025-05-30 14:12:47
We first worked with Larry at Teledyne Brown Engineering in the early '70s. He became a life-long friend. When we started collecting and showing antique cars we saw Larry often at car shows and even met his brothers. We often teased him about spending most of his time at shows cleaning whatever car he had driven. The last few years we have enjoyed a deeper friendship with Larry and will miss him greatly although we know he is in a better place now that God has called him home. Our deepest sympathies to his family.
