Judy Ikner Kirksey, 61, a native of Uriah and a resident of Bay Minette, died Thursday, May 29, 2008 at her residence.
She retired from Vanity Fair (quality control) after 25 years of service. In August 2005, she joined the staff, as secretary, of Norris Funeral Home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Penola “Penny” Ikner and her husband, William G. “Bill” Kirksey.
Survivors include two sons, Mickey (Jerrie) Kirksey of Lynn Haven, Fla., and Tommy (Robbin) Kirksey of Pensacola, Fla.; five grandsons, Buddy Kirksey, Stewart Kirksey, Jason Kirksey, Benjamin Kirksey and Bradley Kirksey; and three sisters, Marie Lathan, Katrina (Albert) Crane and Gayle (Gary) Scarbrough, all of Bay Minette.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 2 from the chapel of Norris Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Welch officiating. Burial followed at Klondike Cemetery in Pensacola, Fla.
Pallbearers were James Godwin, Keith Patterson, Aaron Godwin, Johnny Godwin, Gary Cooper and Larry Brown. Honorary pallbearer was Eddie Newton.
The family requests memorial donations be made to to Catfish Roundup, c/o Jeanette Cabaniss, P.O. Box 272, Stapleton, AL 36578 or to the American Cancer Society, 19059 Greeno Road, Suite A, Fairhope, AL 36532.
Arrangements were made by Norris Funeral Home, Bay Minette.
