Sue Kirkland 1936-2024

Born in Greene County, North Carolina, on July 5, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Kirby Lee and Sallie Meadows Eason. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Essie Mae Eason; son, Randy Kirkland; son-in-law, James Bright; sister, Grace Eason Sumner; brother, William Eason and Linda Eason.

Sue worked at Canfield Local Schools in the cafeteria for 20 years. She was a member of Mill Creek Community Methodist Church, where she graciously donated her time in the kitchen during church events.

She enjoyed entering her baked goods at the Canfield Fair and received several awards.

Sue is survived by her husband of 66 years, Bruce Kirkland of Canfield; son, Kenny Kirkland (Carla) of Vanceboro, North Carolina; daughters, Mary Beardsley (John) of West Palm Beach, Florida, Debbie Varie Bright of Coconut Creek, Florida, Jennifer Viggiano (Jim) of Rockford, Michigan, and Susan Russell (Fred) of Youngstown; 10 grandchildren, Tiffany Kirkland Paxson (Don), Kenny Kirkland (Kelsey), Kirkland, Breanna Beardsley Donahue (Dustin), Ashley Varie Roush (Dustin), Joseph Varie (Kelsee), Anthony Viggiano, Aiden Viggiano, Britnee Dyke Ledsome (Dakota) and Shawn Dyke; 10 great-grandchildren, Gavin, Mason and Anna Paxson, Lane and Kaden Kirkland, Lacey, Dakota, Aida and Kenslee Ledsome, and Chloe Donahue; her brothers, Toby Eason (Gail) and Sandy Eason; sister-in-law, Eunice Eason; and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of Sue’s life will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 at Lane Funeral Homes, Canfield Chapel, with Rev. Greg Calko officiating.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Sue’s memory to Mill Creek Community Methodist Church.

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