In Memory of Vivian Virginia "Kirby" Ray
2016 - 2016
Obituary of Vivian Ray
Vivian Virginia Ray, 93, went from her earthly home in Cassville to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, November 27, 2016. She was a born again Christian with Heavenly treasure! Virginia lived in the Cassville area since 1955. She was born the middle child of seven children to Frank and Elsie Clem Kirby in Kitzmiller, Garrett County, Maryland. Vivian was the last surviving member of her family, who all dearly loved their hometown of Kitzmiller; they treasured every memory of their lives there.
Virginia was the widow of Delmar (Mike) Ray; her husband of 42 years. They were the parents of David and Linda; and a son who passed in infancy. Virginia was devoted to her family and was a loving Mother, MiMi, Great Grandmother, and Great-Great Grandmother. She was an extraordinary seamstress, bread and cookie maker, and shared all of that with the children. She also shared her great love of books, bought Bibles for all the family and took them to church. Virginia retired from WVU Hospitals Housekeeping Department and was an 18 year member of the Mt. Morris, PA Senior Citizens.
Virginia is survived by her daughter Linda Mitchell; son-in-law Buck Tennant and his wife Claudette; son David Ray and his wife Pearl; grandchildren; Joe and Jenny Tennant, their children JJ and Jessica Tennant; Judith and Ray Collins, David and Fawn Mitchell and their children Madison McFann and Brooklyn Mitchell; Nikki and Josh Martin, their children Kaleb, Jayden, and Peyton Martin; Randy and Rita Ray; their children Daniel, Autumn, John, and Hannah Ray; Jeff and Kristina Ray; their child Elijah Ray; Chrisann and Mark Fowler; Sarah Bench; her children Ethan and Jayden Bench. Also surviving, include three half-brothers, Delano, Douglas, and Theodore Kirby and numerous nieces and nephews.
She attended Bailey Mission Church for many years and most recently loved going to Faith Christian Fellowship, Grafton Road.
Family and friends are invited to gather at McCulla Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 from 9 am until the 11 am funeral service with Pastor Joyce Chedester officiating. Virginia will be laid to rest next to her husband at Beverly Hills Cemetery following the service. The family requests no floral tributes. Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.mcculla.com
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Vivian V Sturgess [Vivian V Kirby]
Age: 16
Estimated birth year: abt 1924
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Maryland
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Kitzmillersville, Garrett, Maryland
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Central Avenue
Inferred Residence in 1935: Kitzmillersville, Garrett, Maryland
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 3B
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Native Language: English
Social Security Number: No
Usual Occupation: None
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Frank J Kirby 46
Frank W Kirby 21
Elie R Sturgess 18
Vivian V Sturgess 16
Frank L Sturgess 14
Margery E Sturgess 13
Shirley L Sturgess 9
Elsia L Sturgess 27
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Vivian V Kerby [Vivian V Kirby] [Vivian Virginia Kirby]
Birth Year: abt 1924
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Maryland
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1930: Kitzmillerville, Garrett, Maryland
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Front Street
Dwelling Number: 170
Family Number: 170
Attended School: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Frank J Kerby 36
Elsie Kerby 34
Williard Kerby 11
Ruth E Kerby 8
Vivian V Kerby 6
Frances L Kerby 5
2016 - 2016
Obituary of Vivian Ray
Vivian Virginia Ray, 93, went from her earthly home in Cassville to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, November 27, 2016. She was a born again Christian with Heavenly treasure! Virginia lived in the Cassville area since 1955. She was born the middle child of seven children to Frank and Elsie Clem Kirby in Kitzmiller, Garrett County, Maryland. Vivian was the last surviving member of her family, who all dearly loved their hometown of Kitzmiller; they treasured every memory of their lives there.
Virginia was the widow of Delmar (Mike) Ray; her husband of 42 years. They were the parents of David and Linda; and a son who passed in infancy. Virginia was devoted to her family and was a loving Mother, MiMi, Great Grandmother, and Great-Great Grandmother. She was an extraordinary seamstress, bread and cookie maker, and shared all of that with the children. She also shared her great love of books, bought Bibles for all the family and took them to church. Virginia retired from WVU Hospitals Housekeeping Department and was an 18 year member of the Mt. Morris, PA Senior Citizens.
Virginia is survived by her daughter Linda Mitchell; son-in-law Buck Tennant and his wife Claudette; son David Ray and his wife Pearl; grandchildren; Joe and Jenny Tennant, their children JJ and Jessica Tennant; Judith and Ray Collins, David and Fawn Mitchell and their children Madison McFann and Brooklyn Mitchell; Nikki and Josh Martin, their children Kaleb, Jayden, and Peyton Martin; Randy and Rita Ray; their children Daniel, Autumn, John, and Hannah Ray; Jeff and Kristina Ray; their child Elijah Ray; Chrisann and Mark Fowler; Sarah Bench; her children Ethan and Jayden Bench. Also surviving, include three half-brothers, Delano, Douglas, and Theodore Kirby and numerous nieces and nephews.
She attended Bailey Mission Church for many years and most recently loved going to Faith Christian Fellowship, Grafton Road.
Family and friends are invited to gather at McCulla Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 from 9 am until the 11 am funeral service with Pastor Joyce Chedester officiating. Virginia will be laid to rest next to her husband at Beverly Hills Cemetery following the service. The family requests no floral tributes. Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.mcculla.com
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Vivian V Sturgess [Vivian V Kirby]
Age: 16
Estimated birth year: abt 1924
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Maryland
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Kitzmillersville, Garrett, Maryland
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Central Avenue
Inferred Residence in 1935: Kitzmillersville, Garrett, Maryland
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 3B
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Native Language: English
Social Security Number: No
Usual Occupation: None
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Frank J Kirby 46
Frank W Kirby 21
Elie R Sturgess 18
Vivian V Sturgess 16
Frank L Sturgess 14
Margery E Sturgess 13
Shirley L Sturgess 9
Elsia L Sturgess 27
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Vivian V Kerby [Vivian V Kirby] [Vivian Virginia Kirby]
Birth Year: abt 1924
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Maryland
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1930: Kitzmillerville, Garrett, Maryland
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Front Street
Dwelling Number: 170
Family Number: 170
Attended School: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Frank J Kerby 36
Elsie Kerby 34
Williard Kerby 11
Ruth E Kerby 8
Vivian V Kerby 6
Frances L Kerby 5
In Memory of Vivian Virginia "Kirby" Ray
2016 - 2016
Obituary of Vivian Ray
Vivian Virginia Ray, 93, went from her earthly home in Cassville to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, November 27, 2016. She was a born again Christian with Heavenly treasure! Virginia lived in the Cassville area since 1955. She was born the middle child of seven children to Frank and Elsie Clem Kirby in Kitzmiller, Garrett County, Maryland. Vivian was the last surviving member of her family, who all dearly loved their hometown of Kitzmiller; they treasured every memory of their lives there.
Virginia was the widow of Delmar (Mike) Ray; her husband of 42 years. They were the parents of David and Linda; and a son who passed in infancy. Virginia was devoted to her family and was a loving Mother, MiMi, Great Grandmother, and Great-Great Grandmother. She was an extraordinary seamstress, bread and cookie maker, and shared all of that with the children. She also shared her great love of books, bought Bibles for all the family and took them to church. Virginia retired from WVU Hospitals Housekeeping Department and was an 18 year member of the Mt. Morris, PA Senior Citizens.
Virginia is survived by her daughter Linda Mitchell; son-in-law Buck Tennant and his wife Claudette; son David Ray and his wife Pearl; grandchildren; Joe and Jenny Tennant, their children JJ and Jessica Tennant; Judith and Ray Collins, David and Fawn Mitchell and their children Madison McFann and Brooklyn Mitchell; Nikki and Josh Martin, their children Kaleb, Jayden, and Peyton Martin; Randy and Rita Ray; their children Daniel, Autumn, John, and Hannah Ray; Jeff and Kristina Ray; their child Elijah Ray; Chrisann and Mark Fowler; Sarah Bench; her children Ethan and Jayden Bench. Also surviving, include three half-brothers, Delano, Douglas, and Theodore Kirby and numerous nieces and nephews.
She attended Bailey Mission Church for many years and most recently loved going to Faith Christian Fellowship, Grafton Road.
Family and friends are invited to gather at McCulla Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 from 9 am until the 11 am funeral service with Pastor Joyce Chedester officiating. Virginia will be laid to rest next to her husband at Beverly Hills Cemetery following the service. The family requests no floral tributes. Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.mcculla.com
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Vivian V Sturgess [Vivian V Kirby]
Age: 16
Estimated birth year: abt 1924
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Maryland
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Kitzmillersville, Garrett, Maryland
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Central Avenue
Inferred Residence in 1935: Kitzmillersville, Garrett, Maryland
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 3B
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Native Language: English
Social Security Number: No
Usual Occupation: None
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Frank J Kirby 46
Frank W Kirby 21
Elie R Sturgess 18
Vivian V Sturgess 16
Frank L Sturgess 14
Margery E Sturgess 13
Shirley L Sturgess 9
Elsia L Sturgess 27
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Vivian V Kerby [Vivian V Kirby] [Vivian Virginia Kirby]
Birth Year: abt 1924
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Maryland
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1930: Kitzmillerville, Garrett, Maryland
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Front Street
Dwelling Number: 170
Family Number: 170
Attended School: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Frank J Kerby 36
Elsie Kerby 34
Williard Kerby 11
Ruth E Kerby 8
Vivian V Kerby 6
Frances L Kerby 5
2016 - 2016
Obituary of Vivian Ray
Vivian Virginia Ray, 93, went from her earthly home in Cassville to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, November 27, 2016. She was a born again Christian with Heavenly treasure! Virginia lived in the Cassville area since 1955. She was born the middle child of seven children to Frank and Elsie Clem Kirby in Kitzmiller, Garrett County, Maryland. Vivian was the last surviving member of her family, who all dearly loved their hometown of Kitzmiller; they treasured every memory of their lives there.
Virginia was the widow of Delmar (Mike) Ray; her husband of 42 years. They were the parents of David and Linda; and a son who passed in infancy. Virginia was devoted to her family and was a loving Mother, MiMi, Great Grandmother, and Great-Great Grandmother. She was an extraordinary seamstress, bread and cookie maker, and shared all of that with the children. She also shared her great love of books, bought Bibles for all the family and took them to church. Virginia retired from WVU Hospitals Housekeeping Department and was an 18 year member of the Mt. Morris, PA Senior Citizens.
Virginia is survived by her daughter Linda Mitchell; son-in-law Buck Tennant and his wife Claudette; son David Ray and his wife Pearl; grandchildren; Joe and Jenny Tennant, their children JJ and Jessica Tennant; Judith and Ray Collins, David and Fawn Mitchell and their children Madison McFann and Brooklyn Mitchell; Nikki and Josh Martin, their children Kaleb, Jayden, and Peyton Martin; Randy and Rita Ray; their children Daniel, Autumn, John, and Hannah Ray; Jeff and Kristina Ray; their child Elijah Ray; Chrisann and Mark Fowler; Sarah Bench; her children Ethan and Jayden Bench. Also surviving, include three half-brothers, Delano, Douglas, and Theodore Kirby and numerous nieces and nephews.
She attended Bailey Mission Church for many years and most recently loved going to Faith Christian Fellowship, Grafton Road.
Family and friends are invited to gather at McCulla Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 from 9 am until the 11 am funeral service with Pastor Joyce Chedester officiating. Virginia will be laid to rest next to her husband at Beverly Hills Cemetery following the service. The family requests no floral tributes. Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.mcculla.com
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Vivian V Sturgess [Vivian V Kirby]
Age: 16
Estimated birth year: abt 1924
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Maryland
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Kitzmillersville, Garrett, Maryland
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Central Avenue
Inferred Residence in 1935: Kitzmillersville, Garrett, Maryland
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 3B
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Native Language: English
Social Security Number: No
Usual Occupation: None
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Frank J Kirby 46
Frank W Kirby 21
Elie R Sturgess 18
Vivian V Sturgess 16
Frank L Sturgess 14
Margery E Sturgess 13
Shirley L Sturgess 9
Elsia L Sturgess 27
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Vivian V Kerby [Vivian V Kirby] [Vivian Virginia Kirby]
Birth Year: abt 1924
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Maryland
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1930: Kitzmillerville, Garrett, Maryland
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Front Street
Dwelling Number: 170
Family Number: 170
Attended School: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Frank J Kerby 36
Elsie Kerby 34
Williard Kerby 11
Ruth E Kerby 8
Vivian V Kerby 6
Frances L Kerby 5
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