Thelma L. Kirtley Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Thelma L. Kirtley of Battle Creek, Michigan, who passed away on November 21, 2024, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Woodhull and Rosetta Woodhull (Loper); her husband E. J. Kirtley; her sons, Dennis and Paul Kirtley; her great grandchild Evan Watson; and her brothers, Ralph Woodhull II, Orville Woodhull, Gordon Woodhull and Kenneth Woodhull.
She is survived by: her children, Sandra Vanover (Bill) of Bloomfield Hills, MI., Mary McAlvey (Tim) of Battle Creek, MI., Steve Kirtley (Nancy) of Delray Beach, FL and Becky Banaszak (Rob) of Hickory Corners, MI.; her grandchildren, Tom Campbell (Becky), Stacey Nell (Rich), Matt McAlvey (Beth), Christine Watson (Austin), Michael McAlvey (Bethany), Jared Kirtley (Lisa), Troy Kirtley (Brandi), Ryan Banaszak (Rachel) and Tara Bivens (Shane); and also Susan Kirtley of Battle Creek, MI. She is also survived by 20 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to The Gideons or Calvary Baptist Church.