Barbara Joyce McMoore Kirk

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When I Must Leave You When I must leave you for a little while, Please go on bravely with a gallant smile, And for my sake and in my name

~Expressions of Gratitude ~ We, the family of Barbara Joyce McMoore Kirk, sincerely

thank relatives, friends, church members, and everyone for their prayers, cards, visits, and acts of kindness during this time.

~Honorary Pallbearers ~

Clinton Michael Bowles Odell Nickerberry James McMoore

Roy Jackson Jerome Washington Theopolis McMoore, Jr.

~Active Pallbearers ~

Charles Wells Stan Eckwood Jesse Hudson

Anthony Bowles Antonio Hudson Carl Woodard

~Committal Rites & Entombment ~ Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery 5668 Poplar Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38119

Live on and do all things the same –

~Reception ~

Spend not your life on empty days,

Olivet Fellowship Baptist Church 4450 Knight Arnold Rd. Memphis, Tennessee 38118

But fill each waking hour in useful ways – Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer,

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And I, in turn, will comfort you and hold you near.

Helen Steiner Rice

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Sunday, January 14, 2018 12:30 P.M.

Barbara Joyce McMoore Kirk was born in Memphis, Tennessee

Olivet Fellowship Baptist Church

Barbara accepted Christ in 1974 at Olivet Baptist Church under the pastorage of Reverend Kenneth T. Whalum Sr. after moving back to Memphis, Tennessee from Knoxville, Tennessee.

Dr. Eugene Gibson

4450 Knight Arnold Rd. Memphis, Tennessee 38118

on November 17, 1942, to the late parents of Theopolis and Theresa McMoore.

Pastor ~ Officiating

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Barbara was a proud 1961 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School where she firmly believed in the saying “We lead, others follow.” While attending Booker T. Washington, she was an active member of the band where she played the clarinet. Upon graduating, she attended LeMoyne Owen College. Barbara then found her niche at BellSouth where she later retired.

Scripture Readings:

Old Testament...............................................Reverend Curtis Kittrell

New Testament................................................................Carlos Kelly Prayer.........................................................................Reverend Rose Conard

Expressions:

Barbara was affectionately known as “Poo Poo” by many and was the life of any party or occasion. Her smile, as well as her jokes, filled the room with laughter at all times. Barbara enjoyed dancing and living life to the fullest.

(Respectfully, 3 Minutes Please)

Friends & Family

Selection..............................................................................Rhonda Holliday Resolution..................................................................................Church Clerk

Barbara married Joseph Clinton Kirk Jr. on June 10, 1973, in Memphis, Tennessee.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Theopolis and Theresa McMoore; brother, Ollie Lee McMoore; and daughter, Kimberly Yvette Kirk. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Joseph Clinton Kirk Jr.; two sons, Dennis Andre Kirk and Clinton Michael Bowles (Vernice); five grandchildren, Denisecia La’Shea Kirk, Barbara Alexis Thompson, Clinton Bowles, Ronald Bowles, and Kendra Bowles; two brothers, Theopolis McMoore Jr. (Fannie) and James McMoore; four sister-in-laws, JoAnn Jefferson, Jacqui Jones, Brenda Nickerberry, and Regina Washington; two brother-in-laws, Odell Nickerberry and Jerome Washington; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; and many friends.

Acknowledgements...........................Barbara Thompson and Denisecia Kirk

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Soft Music – Read Silently

Selection...........................................Olivet Fellowship Baptist Church Choir Eulogy...............................................................................Dr. Eugene Gibson Recessional

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