Martha Anne Kirtley Obituary
The memory of Martha Anne Kirtley of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, who passed away on July 14, 2024 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Martha Anne departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Martha Anne may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Martha Anne leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Grace Eilene (Pulse) and Clarence Ball; her husband Delbert "Buck" Kirtley; her son Kevin McKnight; and her siblings, Frankie Ball (William "Baldy" Ball) and Wanda Crockett.
She is survived by: her children, Douglas McKnight (Karen), Brian McKnight (Stephanie), Scott Kirtley (Tina) and Lisa Sass (Brian); and her siblings, Sandra Clay and Lanny Ball. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren.
