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1928
DIED
2017
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Margaret Kirkland Obituary
Margaret Ann (Mellencamp) Kirkland, 89, of Tampa, died at 1:00 pm, Monday, July 3, 2017 at Suncoast Hospice in Palm Harbor, Florida. She resided with her husband, John Kirkland at Magnolia Manor ALF. She was born May 11, 1928 in Honey Creek, Iowa, to William and Dora Reese.
Survivors include her husband John Kirkland, his son David & Judy, and Margaret's sons Richard Mellencamp and wife Connie, Darrell Mellencamp and wife RaeAnn, Dennis Mellencamp and wife Sandy, and daughter Kerin Noah and husband David, 9 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 3 great, great grandchildren. Surviving siblings are Bernice Driver and Vern Reese.
She was proceeded in death by her first husband, Warren Mellencamp, her parents, William and Dora Reese, sisters Lucille Mellencamp and Elsie Meier and her husband Arnold, brother Don, brother-in-law Leo Driver, grandson Jason Mellencamp and granddaughter-in-law Jennifer Mellencamp.
Visitation is scheduled for 2:00-3:00 pm on Saturday, July 8, 2017 with a Chapel Service to follow at 3:00 pm at Blount & Curry Funeral Home- Carrollwood Chapel, 3207 W Bearrs Ave, Tampa, Florida 33618.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for Family of Christ Lutheran Church,Tampa, Florida and may be sent to Kerin Noah at 16325 Bonneville Drive, Tampa 33624.
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for Margaret Kirkland
Sponsored by Blount & Curry Funeral Home - Carrollwood Carrollwood Chapel.
July 15, 2017
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Darlene Psioda
Margaret will always have a special place in my heart. She shared many memories of her growing up on her families farm in Iowa and gave me many tips on growing vegetables here in Tampa. Her face would always light up when we talked about her grandchildren and loved going out for lunch. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
July 7, 2017
Ginny and Vaughn Hiaring
RIP Margaret. You were a hard worker for us in our cafe in Clarinda. We sure had a lot of laughs and good times. May your family find peace since you received your Heavenly Wings.
July 7, 2017
Wes and Juanita Blume
To the Kirkland family, we are praying for your family. Sorry for your lost. May God bless and keep you.
Wes & Juanita Blume
Clarinda, Iowa
July 7, 2017
Shirley
John , so sorry on your lost . Appreciated our friendship thru out the years . You and Margaret were very special to me . Will always cherish our relationship. Hugs and love Shirley Ragland
July 6, 2017
RIP Angel and walk those beautiful streets in heaven. You are now young and vibrant
July 4, 2017
Luz Vazquez
Margaret was a resident at Magnolia Manor she enjoyed Bingo, Crossword puzzles and reading her favorite newspaper The Clarinda, she also enjoyed the daily trivia questions and collecting her Funny Money. She will be missed greatly.....My condolences to Kerin Noah & the Family.
July 4, 2017
Kerin, we are so sorry for your loss and pray that you are comforted by knowing that your mom is now in the arms of Jesus.
Tom and Judy Overman
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