EVANSVILLE — Patsy Ruth Kirby,

age 82, a resident of Evansville, Ark., passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born July 21, 1939, in Evansville, Arkansas, the daughter of Cecil and Iva (Cox) White. Patsy was the greatest mother and grandmother in the world. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Louie Kirby, one sister, Callie Bundrick, one granddaughter, Dustie Kirby, and one great-granddaughter, Braelyn Ward. Survivors include five children, Debbie Mallinson (Richard) of Kingsville, Missouri, Cecil Kirby ( Tina) of Springfield, Missouri, Chip Kirby (Annette) of Elkins, Arkansas, Danny Kirby (Kelly) of Evansville, Arkansas, and LeAnna “Scooter” McClung ( Ricky) of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; one sister, Ruby Price of Houston, Texas; fourteen grandchildren, Amanda Lockhart, Rosealee Charlton, Stephanie Lockhart, Jamie Mallison, Cecil Kirby Jr., Cecilia Kirby, Lexie Kirby, Jordan Brooks, Doug Kirby Jr., Michelle Billbe, Dustie Kirby, Danny Joe Kirby Jr., Jennifer Ward, and Afton McClung and twenty-two great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Thursday, April 21, 2022, 6-7 p.m., at Luginbuel Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Friday, April 22, 2022, at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery in Evansville, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Cecil Kirby Jr., Doug Kirby Jr., Danny Kirby Jr., Afton McClung, Roy Kirby, and Dusty Ward. Online guest book: www.luginbuel.com.