Leatrice Joy Kirk, 83, of Newburg, died at her home Tuesday, November 25, after suffering a stroke.

On June 7, 1951, she married Thomas E. Kirk in Pocahontas, AK. The couple made their home in many places throughout Mr. Kirk's Air Force career, finally settling in Charles County in 1969. Mr. Kirk died in 1994.

A devoted wife, beloved mother and grandmother, Mrs. Kirk enjoyed baking and was an avid reader.

Mrs. Kirk was born October 14, 1925, in Oxly, MO, and was the daughter of the late Henry Powell and the late Barbara Ellen Switzer.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Kirk; granddaughter Janna Jordahl; sisters Nola Cook, Obie Roach, and Delma Powell; and brother Dilmus Powell.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Gayla and Gilbert Jaramillo of Newburg, daughter and son-in-law Leah and Chip Rodis of Rauenberg, Germany; step-son Larry Kirk of Colorado; grandsons Eric Jaramillo, Zachary Rodis, and Cory Rodis; and four great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Kirk will be laid to rest beside her husband at the columbarium, Arlington National Cemetery, December 15 at 10:00 a.m.

Arrangements provided by Raymond Funeral Service.