Kirby Lee Hedrick, Galena, MO, son of Frederick Samuel and Mary Jane (Hopper) Hedrick, was born on October 8, 1938 in Reeds Spring, MO, and departed this life at the age of 82.

Shirley Louise Hedrick, Galena, MO, daughter of Clifford Bedford and Winnie Marie (Holt) Henslee, was born on October 16, 1941 in Branson, MO and departed this life at the age of 79.

Kirby and Shirley were united in marriage on October 17, 1959 and celebrated 61 years together. They were members of the House of Prayer Church, Galena, MO and were ushered into heaven on February 22, 2021.

Kirby was a bus driver and custodian for Reeds Spring Schools, and Shirley was a sales associate for Walmart at Branson West, MO.

Kirby was preceded in death by his parents; and seven sisters. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents.

Their survivors include: one son, two daughters, ten grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren; Kirby's two brothers and two sisters; Shirley's one brother and two sisters and a host of other relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held Saturday, February 27, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Stumpff Funeral Chapel, Kimberling City, MO. Memorial services will be held Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in New Testament Christian Church, Reeds Spring, MO with Brother Tony Wilson and Brother Samuel Brister officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude, Memorial Processing, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105.