Arlean Jean Zietz Kirby Obituary

In loving memory of Arlean Jean Zietz Kirby (Granite Falls, North Carolina), who departed this world on January 8, 2026 at the age of 87. Arlean leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Arlean Jean Zietz Kirby to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Herman Zietz and Flossie Harris Zietz; her husband Tommy Ray Kirby; and her brother Charles Zietz. She is survived by: her daughters, Tammy Kirby Nelson (Mark) of Hudson and Janelle Kirby Elder (Roger) of Bethlehem; her grandchildren, Jordan Nelson (Meghan) and Lindsey Graham (Braxton); her great grandchildren, Gracelyn, Molly and Branton; her sisters, Ellen Zietz Jevne of Wyoming, Alris Zietz Handeland of Wyoming and Karen Zietz Bloom of Arizona; and her close friend Sylvia Torrence.

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