Audrey Kirk

Audrey M. Kirk, 83, of Independence, MO passed away July 17, 2011. A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A graveside inurnment service will take place at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens, Independence, MO. Audrey was born April 6, 1928 in Springfield, MO to Archibald and Ruth Hessee. Her greatest passion was her family, and especially her loving grandchildren. Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, John Kirk; two daughters, Vickey Marie Gifford and Karen Jo Kellner. She is survived by three children, Donna Star; Arthur McIrvin and Johnetta Wheeler; nine grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; one niece and her family.