Mary L. Kirchoff Obituary

The family of Mary L. Kirchoff (DeWitt, Arkansas) announces her passing on August 28, 2026. Mary, born on May 20, 1937 in Searcy, Arkansas, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary L. Kirchoff to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lum Ramsey and Velma Westbrook (Persons); her husband Edward Earl Kirchoff; her son James Edward Kirchoff; and her siblings, Columbus Jackson Ramsey, Jake Ramsey, Jean Bates (Sis), Susie Parrish, JoAnn Simpson and Robert Ramsey.

She is survived by: her daughter Hazel J. Esparza (Michael); her grandchildren, Jennifer Castro (Jesse), Brianna Reyna (Gerald), Kray Martinez (Hailee), James Kirchoff (Christina) and Savanna Christian (Jonathon); and her great grandchildren, Madison Castro, Seylin Castro, Kresley Castro, Anna Brown (Josh), Danyelle Adamez, Chloe Reyna, Geraldine Reyna, Jax Martinez, Grayson Tovar, Lux Martinez, Ava Martinez, Callie Prince, Braydon Prince, Jacob Morris, Ember Kirchoff, Jonathan Jr. Christian, Hannah Christian and Carlynn Christian. She is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Essex Funeral Home (1405 S Grandview Dr, DeWitt, AR 72042). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church (201 S Leslie St, Almyra, AR 72003).