Eleanor Frances Kirkland

Otto, NC - Eleanor Frances Kirkland, age 70, of Creek Road, Otto, NC passed away Friday, November 20, 2009 at her residence. She was born in Hamilton Co., Ohio the daughter of the late Robert Norton and Mae Richardson Johnson. She was a CNA at Britthaven Nursing Home and she loved to play Bingo.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Floyd O. Kirkland; four daughters, Mary Gregory and her husband Ricky of Franklin, NC, Lisa Kirkland of Burton, MI, Trisha Kirkland of Andrews, NC and Chris Chase and her husband Tim of Franklin, NC; one son, Gary Kirkland and his wife Leila of Otto, NC; one sister, Evelyn Genovese of Novi, MI; six grandchildren, Daniel Gregory, Jeremy Gregory, Kelli Kirkland, Brandon Kirkland, Brittney Chase and Jaimee Chase; one great-granddaughter, Tiana Gregory. She was preceded in death by a sister, Catherine Pierson and a brother, Leonard Tatman.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 21 at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 22 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Gary McCoy and Rev. Rick Potts officiaiting. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.