With much sadness, the family of Lois Kirby announces her passing on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at the age of 95 in Newport News, Virginia.
Lois Lela Long Kirby, born in Glen Allen, Missouri, was the youngest daughter of Jesse Paul Long and Bessie Mildrid Stilts Long.
She was predeceased by her son, Mark Richard; her parents; her sister, and her three brothers.
She is survived by her son, Douglas Kirby (Heidi) of Portsmouth, Virginia; daughters, Toni Huston (Gregory) of Atlanta, Georgia and Cindy Kirby (Lee) of Santa Fe, New Mexico; two granddaughters, Jessica Colosi (Joseph) and Hannah Huston (Wingo), two great grandchildren, Augostino Colosi, Olive Colosi; stepdaughter, Renee Powers; step granddaughter, Kelly Filla; step great granddaughters, Gabrielle Filla and Josie Filla.
She moved to Newport News, Virginia in 1956 and was an active member of Denbigh Elementary School PTA, serving as PTA treasurer. She moved to Cario, Egypt in 1977 and while there, traveled to many countries and enjoyed the different cultures. She moved to the Mennowood Retirement Community in July 2003. She was a member of the Mennowood Foundation Board, was a Mennowood Ambassador and an active resident of Independent Living.
She started playing piano as a child and discovered a passion for music. She was privileged throughout her life to share her gift from God, starting at a young age at her childhood church, Glen Allen Baptist, where she accepted as her savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Her ministry in music continued at Denbigh Baptist Church as well as Riverside Convalescent Center, Saint Francis Convalescent Center, and Mennowood Retirement Community. She also filled in at other churches throughout the years. She did a monthly music program of golden oldies and sacred music at Mennowood before moving there.
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
