Mozelle Kirby

Thelma Mozelle Kirby passed away peacefully on April 25th, 2014 in Barling, Arkansas.

She was born to the late Denver and Edith May on January 13, 1927 in Wheeler, Texas.

Her friends called her Mo. Her grandchildren affectionately referred to her as Grandma, Grandmo, Meme and MoMo.


She graduated from Texico High School in 1946. She was a cheerleader and had a passion for football, especially into her adult years. If you ever saw her at a game, you probably heard her cheering for her boys whether it be her sons, grandsons, the boys from Texico High or her favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys.

She provided 20 years of loyalty and service to the Texico Schools until she retired in 1994. She was an integral part of the cafeteria team and loved by all of the students. Her famous enchilada recipe will continue to bring comfort and good memories to her family for years to come.

She lived a simple and frugal life that appeared stress free regardless of the adversity she faced along the way. She devoted much of her life to taking care of other people. Selfless and humble, she always put the needs of others before her own. She earned her wings long before her final day of life.

She was a faithful member of Texico Baptist Church and loved being part of the congregation. She served as church custodian as long as she was able.

She also loved animals. There wasnt a neighborhood cat that didnt know the way to Mos house when they heard here kitty being called out her back door.

Her latter years were spent at a nursing home in Arkansas so she could be near her daughters. She was truly loved by her family and her friends.

Mozelles smile and laugh was infectious. Even on her last day, her smile could light up a room and it did. If you ever saw her smile, you will understand.

She is survived by four children. Lynnette Barling husband Jerry of Barling, Arkansas Janet McGehee of Fort Smith, Arkansas Myron Kirby wife Linda of Nolensville, Tennessee and Ronald Kirby wife Charleen of Stinnett, Texas.

She is survived by two siblings: Aileen Pearce of Clovis, New Mexico and Jack May wife Patty of Rathdrum, Iowa.

She is survived by ten grandchildren, five greatgrandchildren and one more on the way.

Mozelle was preceded in death by her parents, Denver and Edith May brother, Delmer May and brother, Robert May.

Services will be held on Friday, May 2, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Texico with Dan Pearce officiating. Burial will follow at the Texico Cemetery with Eric Kirby, Matthew Kirby, William K. Tripp McGehee III, Alex Nabours, Tony Igo, and Richard Hadley serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Adam Kirby and Aaron Kirby. Arrangements are under the direction of Steed Todd Funeral Home 800 E. Manana Blvd Clovis, New Mexico 88101 15757635541. Friends and family may sign the family guest book at www.steedtodd.com .

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