Marguerite L. Kirksey

Marguerite Louise Kirksey, 91, passed away on September 18, 2018. Marguerite was a life long resident of Memphis, TN and a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Paul Vescovo, Jr., and sister and brother-in-law, Marye (Roy) Jennings. She is survived by her daughter, Debra (Bob) Byrd; niece, Gail Jennings; grandchildren, Rob Byrd, Lauren (Uriah) Hansen and Justin (Jessica) Byrd; and great-granddaughter, Juliette Byrd. Marguerite was a special woman that always embraced joy and lived life to the fullest. Her family will forever miss her sense of humor, gentle soul, and unconditional love. Family and friends will meet at Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel for a committal service beginning at eleven o'clock in the morning with a reception following in the Life Remembrance Center of Memphis Funeral Home, all on Thursday, September 20, 2018. Celebrant Jonathan Matthews will lead both services. Memorial contributions may be sent in Marguerite's honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the organization of your choice. Online condolences may be expressed through www.memphisfuneralhome.net.