Mary Johnson Kirkland

Mary Frances Johnson Kirkland, 64, of Bedford, died Friday, December 31, 2010. Born in Bedford, VA on November 14, 1946, a daughter of the late Paul Johnson and Callie Smith Johnson.

Mary is survived by her two children, Brian Kirkland and Cheryl Kirkland and her boyfriend, Dewayne Heck; three grandchildren, Symone Kirkland, Camron Kirkland, and Nathanial Heck; one brother, James W. Johnson and his wife, Joyce; one niece, Wendy Schwarz and her husband, Chris; one great-niece; three great-nephews; one god daughter, Tamika Padgett; two lifelong friends, Charlotte Bryant and Robin Bryant.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bedford Hospice Care, 815 Summit Street, Bedford, VA 24523 and Bedford Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 161, Bedford, VA 24523.

A celebration of Mary\"™s life will be conducted at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Tharp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mark Flores officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Land cemetery. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, (540)-586-3443.