Barbara Ann Kirkland
August 31, 1947 ~ February 7, 2017
Barbara Kirkland (Age 69)
On Tuesday, February 7, 2017 Barbara Ann Kirkland, age 69, passed away peacefully at her home in Vienna, Virginia.
She was born August 31, 1947, to Cleveland and Grace Kirkland in Paterson, New Jersey where she was also raised. After graduating from East Side High School, Barbara earned her Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from William Paterson University. In 1983, she and her two daughters, Nicole and Leslie Dixon, moved to Reston, Virginia, and, in 1998, earned her Master of Science in Business from John Hopkins University.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Barbara's name to UNICEF Children First or The Nature Conservancy in Virginia.
Barbara established a long career in Finance working as a Senior Financial Analyst at the US Coast Guard. There, she displayed a wonderful knack for solving problems.
Barbara was a gardener, avid reader and loved the theater (especially Shakespearian plays). She cherished gatherings with her daughters, family and friends. Barbara had a loving spirit and an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way.
She is survived by her daughters, Nicole and Leslie; her father, Cleveland Kirkland; her sister, Lillian Kirkland, and other siblings: Bilal, Kenny, Helena, Wendy, Wanda, Karen, Susan, Michael and Assata; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family, friends, and others whose lives Barbara touched are invited to MONEY AND KING FUNERAL HOME, 171 Maple Avenue W, Vienna, Virginia to reminisce, grieve, support each other and, of course, just chat. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2017 and a funeral service will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2017. Interment will follow at Flint Hill Cemetery.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
On Tuesday, February 7, 2017 Barbara Ann Kirkland, age 69, passed away peacefully at her home in Vienna, Virginia.
She was born August 31, 1947, to Cleveland and Grace Kirkland in Paterson, New Jersey where she was also raised. After graduating from East Side High School, Barbara earned her Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from William Paterson University. In 1983, she and her two daughters, Nicole and Leslie Dixon, moved to Reston, Virginia, and, in 1998, earned her Master of Science in Business from John Hopkins University.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Barbara's name to UNICEF Children First or The Nature Conservancy in Virginia.
Barbara established a long career in Finance working as a Senior Financial Analyst at the US Coast Guard. There, she displayed a wonderful knack for solving problems.
Barbara was a gardener, avid reader and loved the theater (especially Shakespearian plays). She cherished gatherings with her daughters, family and friends. Barbara had a loving spirit and an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way.
She is survived by her daughters, Nicole and Leslie; her father, Cleveland Kirkland; her sister, Lillian Kirkland, and other siblings: Bilal, Kenny, Helena, Wendy, Wanda, Karen, Susan, Michael and Assata; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family, friends, and others whose lives Barbara touched are invited to MONEY AND KING FUNERAL HOME, 171 Maple Avenue W, Vienna, Virginia to reminisce, grieve, support each other and, of course, just chat. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2017 and a funeral service will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2017. Interment will follow at Flint Hill Cemetery.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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To the family of my dear friend and co-worker Barbara. Oh my how this has really touched my heart to know that our lord and savior has called Barbara home. Barbara was truly a jewel and a wonderful sister/friend to work with. She shared so many wonderful moments with me, attended the Shanghai Chinese Show at the Kennedy Center, shared her last Cruise stories with me, beautiful stories about Danielle and Nicole, her late mom and so many other stories. Barbara was my right hand for 9 years working at the Coast Guard. I know that God only takes his best and she is resting in peace. I will forever miss her and her cheerful smile. Such a smart woman, loved her job and did it extremely well. May the love of God be with the family, may he keep you and strengthen you doing this sad time. Barbara’s dear friend,
Barbara, I will miss your smile, energy and kind words. Rest in peace.
My prayers and sincere condolences are with you during this difficult time! I was shocked and saddened to hear of Ms Barbara passing. I use to work with her at the US Coast Guard. She was a wonderful woman and she always talked about her Girls! May peace and comfort be with!
My prayers and sincere condolences are with you during this difficult time! I was shocked and saddened to hear of Ms Barbara passing. I use to work with her at the US Coast Guard. She was a wonderful woman and she always talked about her Girls! May peace and comfort be with!
My prayers go out to Barbara’s family. She was a true friend and a blessing to all of us at Coast Guard Headquarters.
Sending Deepest Condolences, Prayers and Love to Barbara’s Family!