J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Kirkland, Martha H.

Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Martha Helen Wyatt Kirkland 89, passed away February 28, 2006 in SRMC after a period of declining health. She was the widow of the late John Herbert Kirkland and had lived her entire life in Petersburg, Va. Martha was the daughter of William Heartwell Wyatt, and Mattie Anderson Wyatt also of Petersburg, VA. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Herbert A. Kirkland (Fran) and Gayle H. Kirkland (Phyllis) of Dinwiddie County, two grandchildren John A Kirkland ( Jennifer) of Dinwiddie Co. and Donna K. Anderson (Jamie) of Colonial Heights, and two great-grandchildren, Ava Gayle Kirkland and Elijah Carr Anderson. She is also survived by two faithful cousins Elizabeth Claytor and Thomas �Termite� Claytor as well as many other family and friends. Martha worked for many years as a sales clerk for the former Rucker Rosenstocks in Petersburg, and retired from Standard James Inc also of Petersburg. She was a life long member of Memorial United Methodist Church until she transferred to Ocran United Methodist Church in Sutherland with her family. While at Ocran, she was active with the United Methodist Women�s Day Circle. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 Thursday evening, March 2, at the Petersburg Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Gene C. Tatum officiating. Interment will follow at Blandford Cemetery. Flowers are welcome or contributions can be made to the Ocran United Methodist Church Building Fund 20807 Cox Road Sutherland, VA 23885. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Dear Gayle, Phyllis and Family,

Mother and I were sadden to hear about Helen's passing. I remember visiting her at lunch time when she worked downtown Petersburg and her helping me pick out a dress from time to time. Our family has much memories with your family.

Please know you all are in our prayers.

Brenda Wilk Morris, Ft Lauderdale, FL
Barbara Wilk, Chesterfield, VA

Posted by: The Wilk Family at March 7, 2006 11:34 AM

Dear Andy and Gayle
So sorry to hear about Helen. In all the years I have known her I never new her first name was Martha. I'll always remember her on Ferndale Ave., Rucker Rosenstock, and Standard James. Never new a stranger and loved to talk. She will be missed by many.
May God bless you and your family. Sorry I could not be there.
Patricia S. Monday

Posted by: Patricia Saunders Monday at March 3, 2006 04:28 PM

Dear Gayle, Herbert, and families:

I regret that I will not be able to be with you today but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. (You will remember that I am out of the country, but I am able to check the electronic papers back home, therefore I was able to learn of your loss.) I have many fond memories of your mother as I grew up at Memorial and after. Take care and God bless. Bill.

Posted by: BILL VAUGHAN at March 3, 2006 11:08 AM

Dear Gayle: God Bless You, our prayers are with you and your family. I was out of town today and
just arrived at home, now being 8:10pm. I am
scheduled for dental surgery tomorrow at 11:30am so I regret I will not be able to attend the funeral. I'll be thinking about you my friend and look forward to seeing you soon.

Posted by: Bill Kay at March 2, 2006 08:19 PM

Andy,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. I know your Mom will be missed by many who knew her.

Juanita Wells
Marietta, Georgia

Posted by: Juanita Wells at March 2, 2006 02:41 PM

DEAR KIRKLAND FAMILY,

WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MRS.KIRKLAND. SHE WILL BE SADLY MISSED AND FONDLY REMEMBERED. WE ARE KEEPING ALL OF YOU IN OUR PRAYERS.

LOVE THE PRINCES AND MR HARMON

Posted by: BECKY PRINCE AND FAMILY at March 2, 2006 01:14 PM