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On August 22nd, 2019, after a long 9 months, Kristina Kirby gave birth to her first born; A beautiful and healthy baby girl, Skylah Elaine Kirby. Kristina was overwhelmed with happiness and unconditional love for her baby girl and was so excited for what the future would hold for them. Shortly after Skylah being born, Kristina tragically passed away.
Fortunately for Skylah, Kristina's family is as wonderful and great as she is and will take over as the primary care givers. Giving her the life that Kristina was hoping, praying, and dreaming about. If you knew Kristina, you know how much motherhood meant to her and how excited she was to meet her baby girl. Being the best mom meant everything to Kristina, and if you knew her you know she was a woman with a plan, and she was going to do exactly that.
Kristina embodied everything you could ask for in a daughter, sister, friend, cousin, aunt, etc.; she was loving, genuine, selfless and always there for you if you needed her. She was also caring, generous and sweet, with a laugh and smile to match! Kristina was also an active member of the community who helped inner city youth serving as a mentor and providing employment opportunities for them. Through Skylah, Kristina will live on forever.
This page has been created with the blessing of Kristina's family, to raise money for Skylah. All proceeds will go directly to Kristina's parents. Your donations will help ensure Skylah has what she needs. Any and all contributions are appreciated and please consider a donation in lieu of flowers or any other contribution to help support Skylah Elaine Kirby, the only descendant of Kristina Kirby.
We appreciate you and THANK YOU for your help during this difficult time. Please leave a comment with a memory of Kristina or words of comfort for her family
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Obituary for Kristina Kirby
Kristina Danielle "Bam" Kirby, 32, departed this life Thursday, August 29th at Upstate Community Hospital. Kristina graduated from Thomas J. Corcoran High School in 2005. Following high school she attended SUNY at Albany, where she achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 2009. Kristina was employed by Jubilee Homes as a Fiscal Manager for over a decade. Through Jubilee Homes she became very involved with the community; she was Director of Urban Delights Youth Program, member of Thorden Park Association, a Member Gardner for Syracuse Grows, and a past member of the National Action Network Syracuse Chapter. In addition, Kristina worked part time Bookkeeping for NJ Jones Plumbing.
Kristina was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Loretta Elaine Kirby Sr.; maternal grandparents, Jim and Callie McGriff; aunt, Yvonne McGriff; cousin, Derrick Stokelin.
Kristina leaves to cherish her memories, one daughter, Skylah Elaine; her parents, Kenneth and Earnestine Kirby Jr.; brother, Kenneth (Carrianne) Kirby III; sister, Kendra (Earl) Johnson; niece, Karisa Kirby; nephews, Kenneth "Bubby" Kirby IV all of Syracuse NY and Earl "Nico" Johnson of Danville, IL; two family pets, Pookie and Sasha; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and very close friends.
Calling hours will be Friday September 6th 5-7 p.m. at Farone & Son Funeral Home, 1500 Park Street, Syracuse. Funeral services will be Saturday September 7th 10 a.m. at Bethany Baptist Church, 149 Beattie St. Syracuse, N.Y. 13224. Interment will be at Onondaga Valley Cemetery.
Fortunately for Skylah, Kristina's family is as wonderful and great as she is and will take over as the primary care givers. Giving her the life that Kristina was hoping, praying, and dreaming about. If you knew Kristina, you know how much motherhood meant to her and how excited she was to meet her baby girl. Being the best mom meant everything to Kristina, and if you knew her you know she was a woman with a plan, and she was going to do exactly that.
Kristina embodied everything you could ask for in a daughter, sister, friend, cousin, aunt, etc.; she was loving, genuine, selfless and always there for you if you needed her. She was also caring, generous and sweet, with a laugh and smile to match! Kristina was also an active member of the community who helped inner city youth serving as a mentor and providing employment opportunities for them. Through Skylah, Kristina will live on forever.
This page has been created with the blessing of Kristina's family, to raise money for Skylah. All proceeds will go directly to Kristina's parents. Your donations will help ensure Skylah has what she needs. Any and all contributions are appreciated and please consider a donation in lieu of flowers or any other contribution to help support Skylah Elaine Kirby, the only descendant of Kristina Kirby.
We appreciate you and THANK YOU for your help during this difficult time. Please leave a comment with a memory of Kristina or words of comfort for her family
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Obituary for Kristina Kirby
Kristina Danielle "Bam" Kirby, 32, departed this life Thursday, August 29th at Upstate Community Hospital. Kristina graduated from Thomas J. Corcoran High School in 2005. Following high school she attended SUNY at Albany, where she achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 2009. Kristina was employed by Jubilee Homes as a Fiscal Manager for over a decade. Through Jubilee Homes she became very involved with the community; she was Director of Urban Delights Youth Program, member of Thorden Park Association, a Member Gardner for Syracuse Grows, and a past member of the National Action Network Syracuse Chapter. In addition, Kristina worked part time Bookkeeping for NJ Jones Plumbing.
Kristina was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Loretta Elaine Kirby Sr.; maternal grandparents, Jim and Callie McGriff; aunt, Yvonne McGriff; cousin, Derrick Stokelin.
Kristina leaves to cherish her memories, one daughter, Skylah Elaine; her parents, Kenneth and Earnestine Kirby Jr.; brother, Kenneth (Carrianne) Kirby III; sister, Kendra (Earl) Johnson; niece, Karisa Kirby; nephews, Kenneth "Bubby" Kirby IV all of Syracuse NY and Earl "Nico" Johnson of Danville, IL; two family pets, Pookie and Sasha; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and very close friends.
Calling hours will be Friday September 6th 5-7 p.m. at Farone & Son Funeral Home, 1500 Park Street, Syracuse. Funeral services will be Saturday September 7th 10 a.m. at Bethany Baptist Church, 149 Beattie St. Syracuse, N.Y. 13224. Interment will be at Onondaga Valley Cemetery.
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Friends of Krissy
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Syracuse, NY
Earnestine Kirby
Beneficiary