Glenda Faye Kirkpatrick, 73, of Buckner passed away peacefully on Monday July 2, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
She was born on August 25, 1944 in Wayne County, MI to Elsworth and Frances Mae (Hale) Case. Glenda married Lloyd Ray “Copper” Kirkpatrick on May 5, 1963 and together they shared 40 years together. He preceded her in death on October 4, 2003.
Glenda loved to care for others and she was a very strong, intelligent woman. In the 1970’s she drove an ambulance and worked as an EMT. Later in life she attended Rend Lake College, where she earned her RN degree and graduated on the Dean’s List. She was proud to be a nurse and her loving care enveloped countless people.
Glenda is survived by three sons Joseph Michael Kirkpatrick of Cleveland TX, Daniel Eugene Kirkpatrick of Van Buran, MO and Jason Matthew Kirkpatrick; 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and the three boys of her heart. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held Thursday July 5, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the First Apostolic Church of Zeigler with Brother Jason Todd officiating.
Visitation will be on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. at the church. Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is assisting the family with arrangements.
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