Reba Illene Rodgers Kirby

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Reba Illene (Rodgers) Kirby, 73, of Greencastle, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014 at Cloverleaf Nursing Home, in Knightsville, where she had been living for nearly two years following a massive stroke.

Illene was born in West Terre Haute on Dec. 17, 1940 the daughter of Acey Mack and Reba Rodgers.

Illene graduated from Valley High School in West Terre Haute.

Illene married Dale Owen Kirby Sept. 20, 1959, and he preceded her in death in 1995.

She worked for Kroger as a cashier, produce manager and most recently in human resources before retiring. She also worked at F.B. Distro in Greencastle and American Can in Terre Haute.

In her free time she enjoyed reading.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Acey Mack and Reba Rodgers, and her husband, Dale Owen Kirby.

Survivors include her son, Bruce Kirby and wife Nora of Brazil; three grandchildren, Jacob Kirby and wife Rebecca, Shandra Walker and husband Eric and Eli Kirby and girlfriend Trinity all of Brazil; two great-grandchildren, Jackson Kirby and Lucy Kirby; brother-in-law Darrell Kirby of Texas; a special friend, Sherry Miller of Greencastle, and several other nieces, nephews and extended family members.

At Illene's request no services will be held.

Cremation has been entrusted to French Funeral Home, in Brazil.

Visit www.frenchfuneralhome.com to light a candle in her memory.