She was the widow of Luther Leroy Kirton, the father of her children and A.V. Durmon, her second husband. She was a retired employee of the Monticello School District after working twenty years as a cafeteria worker at W.C. Whaley Elementary School. She was a longtime member of the Wood Avenue ARP Presbyterian Church of Monticello.
Preceding her in death was an infant son; two adult sons, George Kirton and John Kirton; one daughter, Joyce Currey; two brothers, Harold Leonard of Monticello and J.W. Leonard of Memphis, TN; and one grandson, Jimmy Kirton of Washington, D.C.
Survivors include one son, Luther Lamar Kirton and wife Mary of Monticello; five daughters, Hazel Pennington of Las Vegas, NV, Pat Ferrell of Monticello, Margaret Withers and husband Sonny of Monticello, Martha Dunn of Huntsville, AL and Mildred Jones and husband Billy of Monticello; three step children, Jimmy Durmon and wife Pat of Norfork, AR, Dwight Durmon and wife Kathy of Fayetteville, TN and Darlene Collins and husband Richard of Shreveport, LA; eleven grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren, thirteen step grandchildren, three step great grandchildren, two very special friends, Marion Allen and Janie Barnes who were such a comfort to her in her later years, along with numerous other friends who brought joy to her throughout the years.
Condolences(23)
Bobbie Ross
Warren, AR Saturday, January 4, 2014 Margaret, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this difficult time. May God bless you all.verna®conway
waldron, AR Saturday, January 4, 2014 to the family of miss cathrine we were so sorry to hear about her .she was a very good friend and a good lady all round. I know that you all will miss her and so will we. reg and verna conwayBilly George & Jean West
Monticello, AR Saturday, January 4, 2014 Pat and family members: Our heart goes out to each one of you in this time of sorrow. We simply will be praying for you in this time of saddness and sorrow. Remember those fond memoroes of your mother as you reflect upon those good times together. May the Grace of a Loving God be with you now and forever is our sincere prayer. Billy & JeanHazel Pennington
Las Vegas, NV Friday, January 3, 2014 My Mother was a wonderful person and I loved her very much.. She was an amazing person with strength. She will not have any more pain or discomfort. She is in heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.pam stephenson
Monticello, AR Friday, January 3, 2014 Mary and Lamar,We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
With sympathy,
Pam and Ray
Alvin and Irma james
Monticello, AR Friday, January 3, 2014 So sorry to hear of Mrs Kathryn. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Marge James
Jonesboro,, AR Friday, January 3, 2014 Jimmy and Pat Durmon I extend my heartfelt sympathy to you in the loss of your stepmother. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Love you MargeMarge James
Jonesboro,, AR Friday, January 3, 2014 Jimmy and Pat Durmon I extend my heartfelt sympathy to you in the loss of your stepmother. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Love you MargeShirley Burnett-Moore
Granbury, TX Friday, January 3, 2014 My condolences to the family at the passing of your precious mother. Aunt Katheryn was such an amazing lady of strength and grace. She will be missed, yet take comfort in the fact that she rests in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.Jason & Rachel Cooper
Monticello, AR Friday, January 3, 2014 Mildred - We love you very much and are thinking about you.Jack T. Sloan
Dickson City,, PA Friday, January 3, 2014 Jimmy & Pat Durmon, I am so sorry to see the passing of ur Stepmother, i will keep u and ur family in my prayers, Jack T.Sloan class of 1961
James and Gladys Youngblood
Monticello, AR Friday, January 3, 2014 To The Entire Family--Please accept our sympathy at this sad time in your life.. Precious Memories to hold on to. Your friends, Gladys and JamesMarge James
Jonesboro,, AR Friday, January 3, 2014 My Heartfelt Sympathy to you and family in loss of your Mother. Love and Prayers, Marge JamesJimmy & Donna Hill
Monticello, AR Friday, January 3, 2014 To the family - you are all in our thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead. She will be missed by many.linda rowe funderburg
monticello, AR Thursday, January 2, 2014 margaret,sonny and family , my condolence to you'llMike & Wanda Cavaness
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 2, 2014WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR A BOUT THE DEATH OF MRS KATHERYN YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
Richard & Mary Tucker
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 2, 2014 Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. You were so blessed to have such a wonderful Mom for such a long time. I know you have wonderful memories of her to cherish.Richard & Mary Tucker
KELLEY GRUBBS
MONTICELLO, AR Thursday, January 2, 2014 SHE WAS A WONDERFUL NEIGHBOR AND FRIEND FOR FOURTY SIX YEARS WILL BE MISSED FOR ONE DOES NOT HAVE MANY FRIENDS LIKE HER WILL MISS EACH AND ALL OF YOULinda (Hoppers) Naron
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 2, 2014 To all family members, Mrs. Katheryn was a wonderful lady that I have talked to several times in my life and I always enjoyed her stories about her love for animals and how she would take them in and care for them, whether they were wounded or just did not have a Mom to care for them.. You all have my heartfelt sympathy. Heaven has gained a special angel. Love & Prayers for all, Linda (Hoppers) NaronHelen Thatcher Czeczok
San Tan Valley, AZ Thursday, January 2, 2014 I am so sorry to hear of your loss! There are no words that will make this better, so just know that my prayers and thoughts are with you.Jean Bowen
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 2, 2014 Sorry for your loss.Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Wednesday, January 1, 2014 My sympathy is extended at the loss of your mom. You have lost a special person and my prayers are with you.Sandra Baker
Dyersburg, TN Wednesday, January 1, 2014 I know you lived a long and wonderful life. I didn't get to visit since Daddy died, but all the memories of all of us in the past will never be forgotten. I pray for all my cousins. I know you will be going through a hard time. God be with you all. Love you all.