Marilyn Shelton Kirkland, 58, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice Center in Greenville.
Marilyn was born September 1, 1956 in Halifax County to the late Louis and Irene Hunt Shelton.
She was an extremely likeable person, a great seamstress, and a friend to many.
She loved to fish and spent many hours doing so.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son Benjamin Eric Bryant; her brother Robert Shelton; and her sister Ann S. Rasnake.
Marilyn is survived by her husband Ronald Kirkland; her step-son Travis Hartsoe; her brother Wade Shelton; her special friend and confidant Lois Jones; two very special sister-in-laws, Nora Shelton; and Penny Claiborne; special niece Hunter Marie Peterson. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews; and her cats Patches and Rusty.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to United Hospice 301 S. Church St. Suite 122 Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Online condolences may be made at www.hockadayfs.com.