Ethel W. Kirkman

Ethel W. Kirkman, 87, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2010 in Melbourne, FL. Born in Guilford County, N.C., she was an avid Carolina Tar Heel fan. Ethel was preceded in death by Glenn H. Kirkman, her husband of 55 years. She is survived by her sons, John H. Kirkman of Sanford, N.C. and Steve Kirkman of Satellite Beach; her daughters, Judy Shearer of Jacksonville and Deborah Kirkman of Lexington, KY; 7 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Monday, September 20, 2010, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Indialantic, FL. Donations in lieu of flowers may be directed to the Melbourne Central Catholic Scholarship Fund, 100 East Florida Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901.