Olea Kirby Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Olea Kirby (Sumter, South Carolina), who passed away at the age of 90, on February 10, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Olea Kirby to show support.
He was predeceased by: his sons, Ricky Kirby and Harry Kirby; and his siblings, Robert Kirby, Carey Lee Kirby, Nelson Kirby, Eldear Kirby and Doris Harwell.
He is survived by: his wife Almeda Salyers Kirby; his children, Patricia K. Nielsen (Vic) of Sumter, Gail Scarborough (Greg) of Sumter, Guy W. Kirby (Lora) of Dalzell and David E. Kirby (Tina) of Sumter; and his siblings, Hinnant Kirby (Wilma) of Gaston, Jimmy Kirby (Lila) of Gaston, William Kirby (Annie) of Gaston, Elsie Mae Davis of Cayce, Christine Vencill of Gaston and Janice Mooney (Craig) of Gaston. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P. M. Saturday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home of Gail and Greg Scarborough, 1735 Broome St. Those attending are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing.
Memorials may be made to Sumter Freewill Baptist of Pentecostal Faith, 971 Boulevard Rd., Sumter, SC 29153.