Kirk, Pauline Musser

Pauline Musser Kirk, 78, of Christiansburg, was called Home to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 18, 2011. She was born on July 19, 1933, in Smyth County, Va. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, John Adams; grandmother, Litisa Adams; son, James W. Kirk Jr.; brothers, David Musser and Johnny Musser; and her parents, Wiley and Dom Musser.
She is survived by her loving husband, James W. Kirk, of 59 years; one son, Jeff A. Kirk; and granddaughter, Amber Kyle Kirk, all of Christiansburg, Va. She is also survived by her brothers, Otto G. Musser, of Radford, Va., Bill Musser and wife, Patsy, of Stony Battery, Va.; and sister, Judy Barbare and husband, Bobby, of Marion, Va.
The family would like to thank the staff and the care givers at Warm Hearth in the Cove section for their love and care and extend “special thank” to her angels on earth, Linda Lyons, Faye Chrisman and Roxie Hill. We also we want to thank everyone for the cards of support during her illness.
She was always proud of her contribution in starting the pre-school program at Saint Paul UMC and was an active member in the church until her health declined.
The family will receive friends at St. Paul United Methodist Church from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2011. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, with the Rev. Michael D. Copeland and the Rev. Doug Kanney officiating. A graveside interment will be held at 1 p.m. at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin, Va.
In lieu of flowers, if you wish, you may make a donation to the endowment fund to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 200 West Main St., Christiansburg, VA 24073. It will be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. hornefuneralservice.com.