Howe, Texas -- Services for Dorothy L. Kirby, 86, of Howe, who went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 14 at Homestead of Denison, will be held Tuesday, May 17, 2:00 p.m. at Scoggins Funeral Home in Van Alstyne, Texas.  Visitation will be held prior to the funeral at 1:00 p.m.  Graveside services will follow at Elliott Cemetery in Gunter, Texas.  Rev. Wallace Rains of New Beginnings will officiate. 
Pallbearers will be Brent Kirby, Kelly Morris, Justin Morris, Daniel Riojas, Daniel Riojas Jr., Tyler Scruggs and Ben Robinson.
Dorothy was born December 13, 1929 to Claytis Allen “Buster” Jones and Jonnie Luella “Donnie” (Davis) Jones in Paducah, Texas.  She was married to Cancil Kirby, July 16, 1948 in Van Alstyne, Texas.  They were married for 55 years prior to his death. 
Dorothy worked for Burlington Industries for 36 years, retiring from the Sherman plant in 1986.  She and Cancil loved gospel and country music.  They played for many nursing homes in the area, as well as organizing a weekly show at the Howe Community Center for many years.  They loved people and enjoyed the fellowship of many folks they came to feel were extended family members.
Dorothy was also known as Dot, Mom, but mostly as Mawmaw to anyone who knew her.  She lived a Christian life of example and would help anyone in need.  She truly sought the best in people and loved unconditionally.
Dorothy L. Kirby is survived by her son, Roger Kirby and wife Charlene of Elm Mott; daughter, Kristy Morris and husband John of Van Alstyne; grandchildren, Brent Kirby and wife Pam of Howe, Melanie Riojas and husband Daniel of China Spring, Lisa Kirby of Waco, Kelly Morris and wife Leisha of Waxahachie, Justin Morris of San Antonio; great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Whitney Kirby of Howe, Daniel and Lauryn Riojas of China Spring, Tyler Scruggs and Brooklyn Kirby of Waco, Leyton, Laikli and Locklyn Morris of Waxahachie; brother, Bill Jones and wife Tina of Southmayd; numerous nephews and nieces.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband Cancil; son Larry Kirby; brother:  Claytis Allen “Son” Jones; sisters Bernice Williams, Georgia Bledsoe and Jonnie Jones.
Services are under the direction of Scoggins Funeral Home & Crematory, 637 W. Van Alstyne Parkway, Van Alstyne, Texas