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Sheila Dockery Kirk

by DFH Inc. on 10/10/14

Ms. Shelia Dockery Kirk, age 62 of Duluth, GA, was called home to be one of God’s angels on Wednesday, October 8, 2014.

Ms. Shelia Dockery Kirk was born in Morristown, TN to Edward and Juanita Dockery (“Daddy Ed” and “Mama Nita”), who preceded her in death. She was raised in Morristown, TN, graduated from Morristown East High School, and then she moved to Atlanta, GA, where she worked for AT&T for 20 years.

She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Walterine “Shaney” Dockery Hudgins and Edwina “Baby Sister” Dockery; her niece Burlene Goins and her nephew Addison Goins.

She is survived by her children: Douglas Kirk (Starr Tompkins), Kenya “KeKe” Kirk Lackey, Edward Kirk and Clayton Kirk; her beloved grandchildren: Arianna Kirk, Alexis Lackey and Bernard Lackey, Jr.; her devoted brother, Walter (Peggy) Dockery, Sr.; her nieces: Paulette Dockery, Leonette Dockery Dockery and Iris Hudgins; her nephews, Kenneth C. (Angela) Hudgins and Walter “Leon” (Phyllis) Dockery, Jr.; former husband: Ronald Kirk; and a host of extended nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 6 pm at the Dockery Funeral Home, Inc., Chapel. The family will receive friends from 4:30 pm to 6 pm at the chapel. Interment will be on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 10:00 am at the Rock of Ages Cemetery. Rev. Joseph Senter, a longtime family friend, will be the Eulogist, and Rev. Ed Cunningham will be the Officiant.

Arrangements by Dockery Funeral Home, Inc., of Morristown, TN.

Comments (6)

1. Illona Cardona said on 10/10/14 - 01:35PM

We are saddened and heartbroken at the passing of our friend and "HatLady". Our condolences to her family and friends. She was a wonderful woman with a giving heart a quick laugh and a dear friend. She will be greatly missed! She was the consumate HatLady and shared my love of millinery and fashion! Rest in Peace, Ms Shelia

2. Rosaland Tyler said on 10/11/14 - 08:51PM

It was great to see Shelia a few weeks ago. She was warm and pleasant at my brother's home going celebration. I am grateful she came. I am sad, so very sad at her passing.

3. Stephanie Harmon-McGrady said on 10/13/14 - 01:53PM

She is the one lady who can set me in my place with the raise of an eyebrow and the one who can make me laugh the hardest. She is the last of her generation, of divine Diva’s! She took the place of her mother when, passed. She was so old fashioned and such a LADY in every aspect of the word. I had the good fortune to have her pass that on to me and her daughter Kenya. Always a lady! With the lovely family whom she adapted --to take me and my every relationship and children along with her. I will miss her dearly. Sheila loved her children and family dearly. And showing her fancy hats, cars – and the bling, had to bedazzle her charming graceful self. She was never complete unless her style of clothes completed her fashion accessories to match.I miss her..she was a mother of 4 wonderful children and I will forever keep them and the family in my prayers

4. Darlene Treadwell said on 10/13/14 - 05:54PM

Dear Sheila, Rest in Peace.... I met Sheila through the "Hat Lady", Illona Cardona in Roswell, GA some 15yrs ago... I made all of her gift baskets for various occasions throughout these years. We attended many activities and assisted at many charity events together with the "hat lady"! She is gone "too soon" and she will be missed.

5. faye collins mcbride said on 10/14/14 - 10:25AM

So sorry to hear about Sheila passing Prayers for her family. Nothing I say can make it better. We with see her again one day.

6. Barbara and Charles Douglas said on 10/14/14 - 01:23PM

I was stunned and saddened to learn of the loss of your mother, Ms. Sheila Kirk. Although I understand that words offer minute comfort to you at this time, I do extend my heartfelt condolences to you and other family members. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family as you find comfort and peace in the wonderful memories and legacy of your mother, Ms. Sheila Kirk. Yes, she will be missed, but her lively spirit will ensure that she will not be forgotten. I am so glad that I had the honor of knowing her!

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1.	Illona Cardona said on 10/10/14 - 01:35PM
	We are saddened and heartbroken at the passing of our friend and "HatLady". Our condolences to her family and friends. She was a wonderful woman with a giving heart a quick laugh and a dear friend. She will be greatly missed! She was the consumate HatLady and shared my love of millinery and fashion! Rest in Peace, Ms Shelia
2.	Rosaland Tyler said on 10/11/14 - 08:51PM
	It was great to see Shelia a few weeks ago. She was warm and pleasant at my brother's home going celebration. I am grateful she came. I am sad, so very sad at her passing.
3.	Stephanie Harmon-McGrady said on 10/13/14 - 01:53PM
	She is the one lady who can set me in my place with the raise of an eyebrow and the one who can make me laugh the hardest. She is the last of her generation, of divine Diva’s! She took the place of her mother when, passed. She was so old fashioned and such a LADY in every aspect of the word. I had the good fortune to have her pass that on to me and her daughter Kenya. Always a lady! With the lovely family whom she adapted --to take me and my every relationship and children along with her. I will miss her dearly. Sheila loved her children and family dearly. And showing her fancy hats, cars – and the bling, had to bedazzle her charming graceful self. She was never complete unless her style of clothes completed her fashion accessories to match.I miss her..she was a mother of 4 wonderful children and I will forever keep them and the family in my prayers
4.	Darlene Treadwell said on 10/13/14 - 05:54PM
	Dear Sheila, Rest in Peace.... I met Sheila through the "Hat Lady", Illona Cardona in Roswell, GA some 15yrs ago... I made all of her gift baskets for various occasions throughout these years. We attended many activities and assisted at many charity events together with the "hat lady"! She is gone "too soon" and she will be missed.
5.	faye collins mcbride said on 10/14/14 - 10:25AM
	So sorry to hear about Sheila passing Prayers for her family. Nothing I say can make it better. We with see her again one day.
6.	Barbara and Charles Douglas said on 10/14/14 - 01:23PM
	I was stunned and saddened to learn of the loss of your mother, Ms. Sheila Kirk. Although I understand that words offer minute comfort to you at this time, I do extend my heartfelt condolences to you and other family members. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family as you find comfort and peace in the wonderful memories and legacy of your mother, Ms. Sheila Kirk. Yes, she will be missed, but her lively spirit will ensure that she will not be forgotten. I am so glad that I had the honor of knowing her!