Helen Kirby

Helen Gallman Kirby, 91, of Spartanburg, formerly of Woodside Lane, Spartanburg, died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Oakmont Nursing Home-Union, SC. Born December 20, 1920, in Union, SC, she was the widow of Victor L. Kirby and daughter of the late Newell and Beulah Willard Gallman. A retired nurse, Mrs. Kirby worked for Dr. Leon Poole for 20 years, then with Spartan Mills for 17 years. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Cema Chreitzberg Sunday School Class, Circle 7, Bible Study Class, Altar Guild, United Methodist Women (UMW), and the Roebuck Chapter Order of Eastern Star #216. Mrs. Kirby was predeceased by a daughter, Cornelia Heindl. Survivors include her granddaughter, Rene Ramey of Inman; a son, John Michael Kirby of Spartanburg; grandson, Kevin Heindl of Fairbanks, AK; great-grandson, Taylor Heindl of Fairbanks, AK; and a nephew, Rick Gallman of Chesnee. A graveside service, with Eastern Star rites, will be conducted at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 31, 2012, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, by the Rev. David B. Smith. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church Building Fund, 245 S. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Helen Gallman Kirby please visit our Sympathy Store.