Gretta was born August 26, 1953 in Brunswick County and was the daughter of Iris C. Jenkins of Hopesound, Florida and the late Wilson Benton.
Gretta retired from ATMC. She was a member of Sharon United Methodist Church. Gretta was an avid gardener, painter and enjoyed bird watching. She also enjoyed doing crafts for the church fund raisers and also cooking for the church. She had a tremendous love for all children.
Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband, Mal Kirby; two daughters, Traci Kirby Eaddy and husband Frank of Supply and Heather Kirby of Leland; grandchildren, Taylor Marie Hill, Michael Kirby Lane, Trey Eaddy and Summer Shoemake; three brothers, Jerry Benton of Supply, Ted Jenkins and Eric Jenkins of Florida; four sisters, Lamar Benton of Shallotte, Diane Outlaw of Supply, Teresa Matthews of Kinston and Sis Jenkins of Florida.
A celebration of life service will be Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at six o'clock in the evening at Sharon United Methodist Church.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shallottefunerals.com for the Kirby family.
White Funeral and Cremation Service, Shallotte Chapel
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