Obituary of Edith Griffin Kirkland

EDITH WILSON GRIFFIN KIRKLAND
VIRGINAIN PILOT  05-01-1998

BOYKINS  Mrs. Edith Griffin Kirkland, 69, a resident of East Street, died April 30 at Norfolk Sentara Hospital. A lifelong resident of Southampton County, she was born Nov. 11, 1929, the daughter of the late John Thomas Jack and Homie Smith Griffin.

  She was a member of Boykins Baptist Church. After graduating from Richmond Professional Institute, Mrs. Kirkland worked as a legal secretary for Britt & Carter Law Office in Boykins before owning and operating Boykins Florist for several years. Afterward, she worked for Joe Pope Insurance Agency in Boykins and its successor, Manry-Rawls Insurance Company, before retiring with more than 20 years of service. Edith enjoyed working outdoors. She loved gardening and growing flowers.
  She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Ollie W. Mutt Kirkland; two sons, Ronlad W. Kirkland and wife Allison; David W. Kirkland and wife Lynn; and a granddaughter, Jessica Lynn Kirkland, all of Virginia Beach. She was predeceased by a brother, Howard Bit Griffin.
  Graveside funeral services were held in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins, May 3 by the Rev. Benjamin Thomas. Purviance Funeral Home, Boykins, handled arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Boykins Baptist Church or to a favorite charity. 



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Edith Griffin Kirkland, 69, of East Street, Boykins, died 30 April 1998 at Norfolk Sentara Hospital; born 11 November 1929, she worked in law and insurance and owned Boykins Florist.

Graveside funeral services were held 3 May 1998 in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins, officiated by the Rev. Benjamin Thomas, with Purviance Funeral Home, Boykins, handling arrangements.

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EDITH WILSON GRIFFIN KIRKLAND

VIRGINAIN PILOT  05-01-1998

BOYKINS  Mrs. Edith Griffin Kirkland, 69, a resident of East Street, died April 30 at Norfolk Sentara Hospital. A lifelong resident of Southampton County, she was born Nov. 11, 1929, the daughter of the late John Thomas Jack and Homie Smith Griffin.

She was a member of Boykins Baptist Church. After graduating from Richmond Professional Institute, Mrs. Kirkland worked as a legal secretary for Britt & Carter Law Office in Boykins before owning and operating Boykins Florist for several years. Afterward, she worked for Joe Pope Insurance Agency in Boykins and its successor, Manry-Rawls Insurance Company, before retiring with more than 20 years of service. Edith enjoyed working outdoors. She loved gardening and growing flowers.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Ollie W. Mutt Kirkland; two sons, Ronlad W. Kirkland and wife Allison; David W. Kirkland and wife Lynn; and a granddaughter, Jessica Lynn Kirkland, all of Virginia Beach. She was predeceased by a brother, Howard Bit Griffin.

Graveside funeral services were held in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins, May 3 by the Rev. Benjamin Thomas. Purviance Funeral Home, Boykins, handled arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Boykins Baptist Church or to a favorite charity.

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| Name  | Edith Griffin Kirkland                         |
| Age   | 69                                             |
| Birth | 11 November 1929; Southampton County, Virginia |
| Death | 30 April 1998; Norfolk Sentara Hospital        |
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| Name                       | Relationship          | Residence                |
| Edith Griffin Kirkland     | Deceased              | Boykins, Virginia        |
| Ollie W. "Mutt" Kirkland   | Husband               | Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| Ronlad W. Kirkland         | Son                   | Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| Allison Kirkland           | Daughter-in-law       | Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| David W. Kirkland          | Son                   | Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| Lynn Kirkland              | Daughter-in-law       | Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| Jessica Lynn Kirkland      | Granddaughter         | Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| John Thomas "Jack" Griffin | Father (predeceased)  | [Not stated]             |
| Homie Smith Griffin        | Mother (predeceased)  | [Not stated]             |
| Howard "Bit" Griffin       | Brother (predeceased) | [Not stated]             |
| Rev. Benjamin Thomas       | Officiant             | [Not stated]             |
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| Field    | Value           |
| Location | Virginia        |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 1 May 1998      |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Member of Boykins Baptist Church.
• Graduate of Richmond Professional Institute.
• Worked as a legal secretary for Britt & Carter Law Office in Boykins.
• Owned and operated Boykins Florist for several years.
• Worked for Joe Pope Insurance Agency and Manry-Rawls Insurance Company in Boykins.
• Retired with more than 20 years of service in insurance.
• Enjoyed working outdoors, gardening, and growing flowers.
• Birth name was Edith Wilson Griffin.

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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