Dianna Sylvia Kirby - Spry Funeral Home

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.