Oct. 20, 1945 –

May 25, 2013

Sandra J. Kirkland, 67, of Bainbridge, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013, at her residence.

The funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Corey Thomas officiating. Interment was at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 600 S.Scott St., Bainbridge, GA. 39819.

Mrs. Kirkland was born Oct. 20, 1945, in Wadesboro, N.C., the daughter of John Henry Hudson and Beulah Mae Nordaker Hudson. She was a member of Beulah Thomas Baptist Church, a volunteer at the Salvation Army, and was a waitress and cook for Boyd’s BBQ.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Kirkland; and her two brothers.

Survivors include her sons, David Kirkland and his wife, Pam, of Climax, and Kenny Kirkland and his wife, Teresa, of Colquitt, Ga.; her three brothers; her two sisters; and her grandchildren, Aerin, Macayla, Chris, Ashley, and Brian.

Ivey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.