Carolyn Kirby
(85 years old)
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Carolyn Kirby of Lake City, Florida, who passed away on September 17, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Carolyn Kirby or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Calvin Howard Dampier and Ouida Keen Dampier; her husband Erston Lewis Kirby; her grandson Jonathan "J. J." Spradley; her brother Garry Wayne Dampier; and her son-in-law Donnie Barber.
She is survived by: her children, Clifton Michael Kirby (Liza) of Lake City, Ouida Lynn Barber of Steinhatchee, Natasha Kirby Spradley (Mike) of Lake City and Natalie Kirby Park (Bruce) of Lake City; her brother-in-law Donnie Kirby (Mary) of Texas; her granddaughter-in-law Delaine "Dee Dee" Spradley; her grandchildren, Travis Kirby (Samantha), Blake Kirby (Genny), Jordan Kirby, Kasey Smith (Kaley), Duane Barber (Brianna), Joshua Spradley, Jacob Spradley (Miranda), Isabella Park (Clayton) and Brandi Park (Dale); and her friend Louise Bullard.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 20th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home (3596 US-441, Lake City, FL 32025). A graveside service will be held on Sunday, September 21st 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Kirby Family Cemetery (477 SW Carolyn Ln, Lake City, FL 32024).