Doris Kirby

Heading: Doris H. Kirby Dateline: Greenville Doris Huff Kirby passed away peacefully into eternal life May 5, 2010 after a long illness and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 84 years old. Born October 30, 1925 near Piedmont, SC, she was a daughter of the late William Murph and Beulah Richey Huff. She graduated Valedictorian from Piedmont High School and attended classes at Furman University. She worked for many years as the lead fashion designer for Her Majesty of Mauldin before successfully launching her own fashion business, Bon Faire, in 1967. She was a member of Rocky Creek Baptist Church. Doris Kirby was a unique lady. Early on, she developed a sense of fair play and modeled a life of doing what was right while insisting she be treated fairly. She excelled at each stage in her professional life, rising to become owner and CEO of her own business. She also excelled at each stage of her personal life as a devoted wife and beloved mother and grandmother. Her greatest joy and the love of her life was her family. She was respected and loved by all who knew her. She will be missed but not forgotten. Doris is survived by her husband, James Leslie Kirby, her daughter, JoAnn Sauls and her husband, Tillman Sauls, of Greenville, and her son, Jim Kirby and his wife, Linda of Irmo, SC. Also surviving are her grandson, Joel Webb, granddaughters, Jennifer Kis and Julie Viera, grandson, Eric Kirby, and granddaughter, Allison Bazen, and her brother Randolph Huff. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Truly Kirby and Margie James, and brothers, Buck Huff, Boyd Huff, Charles Huff, and Sam Huff. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Rocky Creek Baptist Church cemetery, conducted by Rev. Martin Atkins. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude and appreciation to the staff of Lutheran Hospice for all of the love, kindness, and special care they gave to Doris with a special thanks to Fran and Sherri. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, SC Chapter, 4124 Clemson Blvd., Suite L, Anderson, SC 29621 or Lutheran Hospice, 218-A Trade Street, Greer, SC 29651. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com

Doris Kirby

October 30, 1925 - May 5, 2010