Jean Kirkland Obituary

Jean Harris Kirkland

November 8, 1936 - August 18, 2022

Franklin - Jean Harris Kirkland, 85, passed away on August 18, 2022. Born in Roanoke Rapids, NC and raised in Garysburg, NC, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Otto Harris and Mattie Mayle Harris. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, John Clifton Kirkland.

Jean was a 1955 graduate of Seaboard High School and a secretary in the Particleboard Plant at Union Camp Corporation with 40 years of service. She was a member of Franklin Baptist Church.

Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Pamela K. Neave and her husband, Phil, of Ivor and Angela K. Faison of Knoxville, TN; a sister, Raye Gay of Conway, NC; three grandchildren, Andrew K. Faison, John E. Neave, and Emma M. Neave; a special sister-in-law, Linda K. Lamm of Wilson, NC; and many cousins.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM Tuesday, August 23, 2022 in Franklin Baptist Church with Dr. Charles Qualls, Rev. Steve Gibson, and Rev. Jim Hyatt officiating. Burial will follow in Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8PM Monday in Wright Funeral Home and suggests that memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Aug. 19, 2022.

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See also: 
1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Jean-Kirkland
2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/jean-kirkland-obituary?id36273147

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## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Jean Harris Kirkland, born on 8 November 1936, passed away on 18 August 2022 at the age of 85. A lifelong resident of North Carolina, she was a dedicated secretary and a cherished member of her community, leaving behind two daughters, three grandchildren, and many loved ones.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

A funeral service for Jean Harris Kirkland was held at Franklin Baptist Church. She was buried in Southampton Memorial Park. The family received friends at Wright Funeral Home prior to the service, and memorial donations were suggested for the American Heart Association.

## The Edited Obituary

**Jean Harris Kirkland**

**8 November 1936 - 18 August 2022**

Franklin - Jean Harris Kirkland, 85, passed away on 18 August 2022. Born in Roanoke Rapids, NC, and raised in Garysburg, NC, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Otto Harris and Mattie Mayle Harris. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, John Clifton Kirkland.

Jean was a 1955 graduate of Seaboard High School and a secretary in the Particleboard Plant at Union Camp Corporation with 40 years of service. She was a member of Franklin Baptist Church.

Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Pamela K. Neave and her husband, Phil, of Ivor, and Angela K. Faison of Knoxville, TN; a sister, Raye Gay of Conway, NC; three grandchildren, Andrew K. Faison, John E. Neave, and Emma M. Neave; a special sister-in-law, Linda K. Lamm of Wilson, NC; and many cousins.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin on 19 August 2022.

### Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Jean Harris Kirkland                |
|---------|-------------------------------------|
| Age     | 85 years                            |
| Birth   | 8 November 1936; Roanoke Rapids, NC |
| Death   | 18 August 2022; Franklin, NC        |

### Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship           | Residence                      |
|-------------------------|------------------------|--------------------------------|
| Jean Harris Kirkland    | Decedent               | Franklin, NC                   |
| John Clifton Kirkland   | Spouse (Predeceased)   | --                             |
| Raymond Otto Harris     | Parent                 | --                             |
| Mattie Mayle Harris     | Parent                 | --                             |
| Pamela K. Neave         | Child                  | Ivor, VA                       |
| Angela K. Faison        | Child                  | Knoxville, TN                  |
| Andrew K. Faison        | Grandchild             | Knoxville, TN                  |
| John E. Neave           | Grandchild             | Ivor, VA                       |
| Emma M. Neave           | Grandchild             | Ivor, VA                       |
| Raye Gay                | Sister                 | Conway, NC                     |
| Linda K. Lamm           | Sister-in-law          | Wilson, NC                     |
| --                      | Predeceased Spouse     | --                             |
| --                      | Predeceased Child      | --                             |
| --                      | Predeceased Child      | --                             |
| --                      | Predeceased Grandchild | --                             |
| --                      | Predeceased Grandchild | --                             |
| --                      | Predeceased Parent     | --                             |
| --                      | Predeceased Parent     | --                             |
| --                      | Predeceased Sibling    | --                             |
| --                      | Predeceased Sibling    | --                             |

### Other Relevant Information

1. Jean Harris Kirkland was born on 8 November 1936 in Roanoke Rapids, NC, and raised in Garysburg, NC.
2. She graduated from Seaboard High School in 1955.
3. Jean worked as a secretary in the Particleboard Plant at Union Camp Corporation for 40 years.
4. She was a member of Franklin Baptist Church.
5. Jean passed away on 18 August 2022 at the age of 85.