Fern Ellen Kirkley Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Fern Ellen Kirkley (Galveston, Texas), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 23, 2025 at the age of 97. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Kirkley and Lenora Kirkley; her brothers, William L. Kirkley, Jr. (Beatrice), David Kirkley (Billie) and Marvin Kirkley; her stepsiblings, Jean Ketterberg Jines (Dave), Anton F. Kettenberg (Sonny) and Edward F. Hoffman; her daughters, Linda H. Nataro and Marla H. Duhon; and her son-in-law Bill Knight.
She is survived by: her daughters, Judie H. Lester (Kirby), Karen Knight and Elise Lippincott (Larry); her grandchildren, Arch W. Hester, Jr., Heather Nataro Hill (Heston), April L. Roy (Bill), Jillian L. Cuello (Erasmo), Michael W. Duhon, Jr., Jade M. Hoffman, Mason P. Duhon and Meredith Lippincott; her great grandchildren, Stephen Hester, Allen Hill, Leo, Devon and Damon Cuello; and her pet Sarah Jean.
