Esther M. Kirby, 91, of Buffalo, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, April 25, 2019.

Esther was born on April 15, 1928 outside of Taylorville, the daughter of Roy and Eleanor (Mayden) Patton.

Esther was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Earl Kirby; son, Alan E. Kirby; and her brother, Roy Patton.

She is survived by her children, Kenneth T. Kirby (wife, Polly), Donald C. Kirby (wife, Jacqie), and Cindy K. Kiser (companion, Don G. Pruitt); as well as her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 noon on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Fullenwider-Park Funeral Home in Mechanicsburg.

Graveside family burial will be at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Springfield.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity or foundation of the donors choice.