Alma Lee Kirby
Alma Lee Rollins Kirby, 89, of Nederland, Texas went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, with her loving family and church friends by her side. Alma was a firm believer in God and was comforted by her strong faith and the love of her family and friends.
Alma was born on September 25, 1934, in Beaumont, Texas to Milton and Mary Rollins. She was a member of Triangle Baptist Church in Nederland where she played the piano and handbells and also donated her time to the church by helping with Vacation Bible School and with the flowerbed. Alma graduated from South Park High School and Lamar Tech. She met her husband, Donald W. Kirby at Pure Oil where she was a plant secretary. She left the workforce to raise her family. She was involved in PTA and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, crocheting, needlepoint, traveling, her animals, and her favorite of them all going to her beach cabin. Not a day went by when Alma didn’t talk about how much her grandchildren and great-grandchildren meant to her. She loved attending all of their extracurricular activities. Alma was a strong and wonderful person who will be missed dearly.
Survivors include her daughter, Sandra Erickson and husband, Cary “Alma’s favorite son-in-law;” grandchildren, Ashley Delage and husband, A.J.; Carley Erickson; Jacob Erickson and fiancé, Tabetha; Josh Erickson and wife, Chelsea; and Rachel Lopez and husband, Zach; great-grandchildren, Anders Delage, Bronson Delage, Collier Delage, Tessa Erickson, Annabeth Erickson, Joshua Erickson, Gabriel Lopez, and Carmen Lopez; and sister, Jeanette O’Dell; and her dear cousin, Marie Stelly; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Alma is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Wayne Kirby; and daughter, Donna Rae Kirby.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Triangle Baptist Church, U.S. 69 Access Road, Nederland, Texas 77627 or The Humane Society of Southeast Texas, 2050 Spindletop Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77705.
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
Triangle Baptist Church
- 3605, U.S. 69 Access Road, Nederland, Texas, 77627,
- March 29, 2024
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Funeral Service
Triangle Baptist Church
- 3605, U.S. 69 Access Road, Nederland, Texas, 77627,
- March 29, 2024
- 11:00 am
Interment
Memory Gardens of Jefferson County
- 3098, Highway 69 N, Nederland, TX, 77627,
- March 29, 2024
Sandra, I never know what to say but know I’m thinking of you and your family. I’m sure that they and all the memories you have of your mom (I’m know you have some great ones) will ease the pain of your loss. I’ll never forget her wit and, how this nice, quiet, church going lady could comment on something with just a few words that would crack you up with laughter (once they picked their jaw up off the floor. lol). Let’s just say, I laugh every time I think of the Heritage Festival Pageant. As long as we carry those we’ve lost in our heart, they’re still with us and we’ll see them again. All my love, Kelly
Thank you Kelly–I appreciate that so much. I hope all is well with you!
Alma and I met at First Baptist church in Nederland. We exercised together along with some other amazing women for a number of years. Prayers for the family and friends. ❤️💜💚
Thank you Kris–she just loved you and the exercise group. I really appreciate the condolences.
Sandra, I am so sorry for your loss. I have sweet memories of our relationship. Love and prayers for you and your family. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time
Thank you Janet I appreciate that! I hope all is going well with you.
We are thinking of you and your family. I know mom and Alma are so happy to see each other and so happy to be healed ! Love you Sandra
Thank you Brenda–I’d like to think all of her friends and family were there to greet her.
Sandra
I was sorry to hear about your mom and unable to come to the visitation. Thinking about you and our college/work times together. Your mom had such a full life and so great that she had you and your family all these years.
Love always! Toni
Thank you for the condolences. I appreciate you remembering her. I hope all is well with you.
Sandra your Mom will be greatly missed. Prayers for you and all the family. I know the grandkids will miss her too. Prayers for strength in the coming days ahead.i loved to visit her and will think of her when I see bluebonnet. Lol. Love you all. You all will always be welcomed at Triangle!
Thank you for being such a good friend to my mom. I appreciate you visiting her and all your your phone calls to her.
Sandra and Family, Randy and I are so sorry for the loss of your Mother. May she Rest In Peace!
Love Always, Ida and Randy Brevell
Thank you so much for the condolences–I really appreciate it.
Sandra and family,
Your mom was one of mt early Sunday School teschers and I always loved her. Prayers for you .
. May the zlord bless you and keep you
Peggy–thank you for reaching out. She always loved her church family. I appreciate your condolences.
Dear Sandra,
Your Mom is one of my favorite people that I had the pleasure of knowing over the years! Strong, faithful, devoted, she is a treasure! You are in my thoughts and prayers, I know you will miss her terribly!
Love, Mary Pat
Mary Pat–thank you for the condolences. You were always one of her favorites. I appreciate you coming to the service and staying in contact with us.
Alma and I graduated in the 1952 class of South Park High School. She was a sweet, kind friend. Prayers for her family.
Frances–thank you so much for reaching out. You would not believe all of her High School things that we found in her cedar chest from South Park. She kept everything and I mean literally everything but she kept it organized. Thanks again for the condolences.
Sandra and Family,
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May the precious memories you all shared with your mother be always in your heart.
In Christ Love,
Claudia, Craig & Sarina
Thank you so much for the condolences. It is appreciated.