Kathryn Ann Kirby Palmer Obituary
Kathryn Ann Kirby Palmer of Advance, North Carolina passed away on September 3, 2026. Kathryn Ann, born on April 25, 1949, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kathryn Ann Kirby Palmer to show support.
Kathryn Ann will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Kathryn Ann will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Kathryn Ann’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry James and Mary Louise Coffey Kirby; her husband Vernon Charles Russell Palmer; and her sisters, Deborah Jean Palmer, Loretta Teresa Dickey and Mary L. Fields.
She is survived by: her children, Robert Walsh, Jr., Aileen Morales and Lena; and her brother James Kirby (Sandra). She is also survived by several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
