vernie mae (davis) kirk
KIRK EAST BEND - Mrs. Vernie Mae Davis Kirk, 74, went to be with her Lord and
Savior Thursday, March 24, 2011. Vernie Mae was born October 12, 1936 in Yadkin
County to James and Mamie Davis. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted
wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who devoted her life to taking care of her
family and working on their farm alongside her husband, Max, and son, Steve. She
was an active member of Friendship Baptist Church, where she served as their
faithful secretary for many years. In addition to her parents, Vernie Mae was
preceded in death by four brothers, John Davis, Paul Davis, Foy Scott, Glenn
Scott; and one sister, Olive Dale Smitherman. She is survived by her loving
husband of 54 years, Max Kirk; two sons, Steve (Cathy) Kirk and Barry Kirk; a
daughter, Denise (Chris) Bullin; six grandchildren, Holly (Brian) Reavis,
Stephanie Kirk, Kristen Casstevens, Kirk Casstevens, Kaylee Bullin, and Michelle
Key; one great-granddaughter, Janet Gaddis; three brothers, James (Jean) Davis,
George Davis, and Ezra (Maude) Davis; four sisters, Betty (Dilliard) Simmons,
Becky (David) Reavis, Juanita Key, and Freddie Hobson; and many very special
friends and neighbors. A Funeral Service celebrating Vernie Mae's life will be
held Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 3 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church in East Bend
with the Reverends Brian Poindexter, Ray Davis, and Brian Chilton officiating.
Burial will follow in the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. She will lie
in-state 30 minutes prior to the service. The family will receive friends
Saturday, evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gentry Family Funeral Service in
Yadkinville. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for all
the visits, phone calls, cards, and prayers over the past two weeks. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to Friendship Baptist Church, 4744 Siloam Road,
East Bend, NC. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Kirk
family. Online condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneral service.com.