Patricia A. Kirkland, 68 of Stanley, NC, went to her heavenly home March 21, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Jack and Jean Kirkland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Diane Kirkland and brother in law Jimmie McAllister. 

Patricia is survived by sister Ruth McAllister, nephew Casey Dellinger (Jenna), niece Jennifer Queen (Doug), great nephews Liam Dellinger, Sully Dellinger, great nieces Freya Dellinger, Cassie, Gypsy Rose and Eliza Queen.

Patricia enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews. She also enjoyed our trips to the beach and mountains. She retired from the Gaston County Library, which she still enjoyed having lunch with her co workers.

A service to celebrate and honor Patricia's life will be held 3:00pm Monday March 25, 2024 at Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church in Dallas.  The family will visit with friends from 2-3:00pm prior to the service at the church.