Margaree Maxine Kirkland

Mrs. Margaree Maxine Kirkland, age 97, of Bryceville, Florida went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 30th, at the St. Catherine Laboure Manor, Jacksonville, Florida. Mrs. Kirkland was born in Lake City, Florida and lived in Lake City for 30 years until residing in Jacksonville for the rest of her life. Mrs. Kirkland was a member of the Garden View Baptist Church for many years. She was employed at Montgomery Ward for 10 years then was a homemaker after that. She thoroughly enjoyed crocheting, making stuffed animals, gardening, yard sales, and most of all, spending time with her family and loved ones. Mrs. Kirkland will be missed tremendously.  Mrs. Kirkland was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Thelcia Crews. She is survived by her two sons, Samuel Moses (Judy) Kirkland of Bakersville, North Carolina, and Ralph Travis (Sue) Kirkland of Three Forks, Montana; One daughter, Sheila Diane Kirkland of Bryceville, Florida; One sister-in-law, Adrena Crews of Lake City, Florida; 4 Granchildren, Sam Kirkland III, Travis Kirkland, Jason Kirkland, and Chase Kirkland; and 3 great-grandchildren, Charlotte Kirkland, Elizabeth Kirkland, and Ethan Kirkland. A graveside funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Kirkland will be held at 11 A.M. Wednesday, July 6th, in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Lake City, Florida with Rev. Richard Rodriguez officiating. Visitation and gathering with the family will be from 10 to 11 A.M. Wednesday, July 6th (One hour before services), at GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, 2659 S.W. MAIN Blvd., Lake City, Florida