Virginia Frances Kirby Thomas Obituary
The passing of Virginia Frances Kirby Thomas of Bowling Green, Kentucky leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 25, 2025 at the age of 87. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Eldon Kirby Sr. and Mattie Kirby; her husband Art Thomas, Sr.; and her brothers, E. R., Lawrence, Bill and James Kirby.
She is survived by: her children, Artie Thomas (Shelley), Myra Deaton (Billy) and Marlene Pierce; her grandchildren, Erin Beltz, Sarah Johnson (Ryan), Jason Thomas (Beth), Mason Hamilton (Karla), April Lovell (Jason), Austin Thomas and Holly Combs (Kaleb); her great grandchildren, Thomas Beltz, Sam Beltz, Mattie Johnson, Reese Johnson, Ethan Thomas, Emmy Thomas, Kirbee Hamilton, Elanha Lovell, Jacklyn Lovell, Ryan Combs and Aubrey Combs; her brothers, Wendell Kirby (Marion), Larry Kirby (Sharon), Earl Kirby (Joyce) and Donnie Kirby (Donna); her sister-in-law Carolyn Kirby; and her close friend Mary Govro. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, October 31st 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the J. C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel (820 Lovers Ln, Bowling Green, KY 42103). A funeral service was held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 at 7:00 PM and on Friday, October 31st 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Hospice of Southern Kentucky.