Emma Wyline Lynn Kirkman

Mrs. Emma Wyline Lynn Kirkman, age 78 of Mt. Airy, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2008 at Northern Hospital of Surry County. Mrs. Kirkman was born in Loudon County, TN, October 5, 1929 to Gaither and Jennie Wilkerson Lynn. She was retired from Pine State Knitwear and was an active member of Mt. Airy Church of God. Surviving is her loving husband of fifty-five years, Spencer Kirkman of the home; a "foster daughter", Sharon McHone of Mt. Airy; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Mathis, Lanelle and Winston Duggin, Ruth and Clarence Williams all of Lenoir City, TN; Lexie and Cliff Ricks of Bartow, FL; brothers, George Lynn and Gaylord Lynn both of Lenoir City, TN; several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Wilda Tolbert; special friends, Lou and Tommy Noah, Arlene Smith, Linda Smith and Rachel and William Puckett. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Midkiff Cemetery conducted by Rev. Charles Powers and Rev. Robbie Sizemore. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 12:30 until the time of the service at Moody Funeral Home and at other times at the home of Wilda Tolbert at 1469 Maple Grove Ch. Rd. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Mountain Valley Hospice and to Northern Home Care for the loving care given to Mrs. Kirkman during her illness. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice at 401 Technology Ln., Mt. Airy, NC 27030 or to Midkiff Cemetery Fund at 1715 Inglebrook Trl, Mt. Airy, NC 27030.

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