Barbara Jean Kirby Obituary
The memory of Barbara Jean Kirby of Paris, Illinois, who passed away on July 5, 2025 at the age of 94, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Jean Kirby to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Shanks and Nettie Shanks (Montz); her husband Roy Kirby Jr.; her siblings, Michael Shanks, James Shanks, Betty Wilhoit, Helen Shanks, Maxine Crunkelton, Marie Shanks, Margaret Owen and Joann Drumm; and her son-in-law David Long.
She is survived by: her children, Gary Kirby (Linda) and Pam Long; her grandchildren, Lisa Greven (Gregg), Kim Custer (George) and Brian Kirby; her great grandchildren, Alexis Pike (Garrett) and Allison Summers; her great great grandchildren, Andrew Pike and Ellie Mae Pike; her sister Mary Elsberry; and her sister-in-law Janet Shanks. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
