Mattie Loraine Turner Kirk

Mattie Loraine Turner Kirk age 96 of Selmer, TN, was born September 5, 1920 in Iuka, MS the daughter of the late William "W.O." Oscar and Fannie Elizabeth Sutton Turner. She was united in marriage to Arthur Kirk on September 30, 1948. Mr. Kirk preceded her in death on June 3, 1995. Mrs. Kirk was a member of the Mount Vernon Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Ramer, TN and was a regular until her health went down. Then Loraine attended Lakeview Baptist Church when she was able. She was a hard worker and taught her children to be workers. She had worked on a farm, Brown Shoe Company, cleaned houses for people, and baby sitting for grandchildren. She never complained about anything. Loraine enjoyed gardening, yard sales, and loved spending time with her family and friends. Loraine was loved by her whole family and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Mrs. Kirk departed this life on November 11, 2016 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 96 Years, 2 Months, 6 Days.

She is survived by her children: Sheila Kirk Ingle and husband Larry of Selmer, TN, Judy Kirk Curto and husband Ernie of Clarence, NY, Jimmy Kirk of Pocahontas, TN, Chuck Kirk and wife Debbie of Walnut, MS, Barbara Kirk McDonald of Ramer, TN; a sister, Helen (Turner) Lindsey of Brighton, TN; nine grandchildren: Cindy Teague, Karen Gulash, Ryan Ingle and wife Rachel, Mandy Glissen and husband Shane, Tracy McDonald and wife Lisa, Kevin McDonald and wife Dena, Brandi Winget and husband Bobby, Crystal Unwin, Sara Davis; 15 great grandchildren: Farryn, Bailey-Anna, Erin, Dana, Kevin, Gracie, K.C., Kaitlyn, Haley, Maston, Brooklyn, Liam, Alyssa, Jaxson and Kylee; two great great grandchildren, Gibson and Mason; and a special friend, Vivian Maness.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Kirk was preceded in death by two sisters, Ada McClain and Lela Dildy; two brothers, William Everett Turner and John Robert Turner and a grandchild, Adam Kirk.