Obituaries

Marilyn Marie Shirmer

Marilyn Marie Shirmer, 91, of Fayetteville passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019. She was the daughter of Luther Liber Shirmer and Emma Marie Lloyd Shirmer. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Thomas Orenbaun III and Luther Ray Shirmer, her former husband Robert C Kirby. She graduated from Fayetteville HS (Class of 46). Marilyn was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fayetteville. She was also a member of the Eastern Star, lover of animals and a strong supporter of animal rights. In her final years she was an activist for the rights of seniors. She is survived by daughter: Beverly Kirby Reynolds (Dennis) of Tijeras, N.M.; son: Robert Lynn Kirby (Fran) of Harmony, N.C., six grandsons, two granddaughters, 10 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and her dear childhood friend Susie Shelton McRae (Fayetteville, Ark). A private burial will be at the Fairview Memorial Gardens (Fayetteville, Ark.) 29 August 2019 at 10 a.m. Just a short service in memory of Marilyn.

Published September 6, 2019

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