Eva Lorraine McChristian Kirby, age 98, of Lake Charles, Louisiana went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 8, 2022. She passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family. Eva was born in Grand Tower, IL on July 31, 1924 to parents Clarence and Verna McChristian.
Eva got out of this earthly life exactly what she desired; have children and raise them up in the Lord, a home to take care of, and a loving husband to take care of her and their family.
Eva spent her life serving God and shared his love in many forms with others. She was a gifted portrait artist and oil paints were her medium of choice. She chose to share this gift given to her by God in the form of education. She taught art at Episcopal Day School and taught/mentored at Lake Charles Revival Center Academy. She also had artwork published in the American Press that she designed as a commercial artist for Muellers. She was also a part of a Lake Charles Art Club.
She attended 1st Presbyterian until 1971, where she was the director of childhood education for a year. She attended Lake Charles Revival Center and for the last 30 years attended Glad Tidings Church.
Eva had many hobbies that included painting, playing piano, garage saleing and was a part of a Ladies' prayer group. She loved her family and took pride in raising 6 boys and seeing them raise families of their own. She also had a beloved feline companion named "Cat".
She is welcomed into heaven by her parents, husband, Thomas Wesley Kirby Sr.; Brother, Clarence "Bud" McChristian; Sister-in-Law, Betty Lou McChristian and grandsons Joel Kirby and Barry Kirby.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Thomas Wesley Kirby III and wife Mary, David Edison Kirby, Keith Christian Kirby, Benjamin Dean Kirby and wife Lori, Stanton Chandler Kirby and wife Vivian, and Byron Leon Kirby; She leaves behind 14 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Visitation for Eva Lorraine Kirby will be held on October 15, 2022 at 8:30am at Hixson Lake Charles in the Chapel of Peace. Funeral Services will be held at Glad Tidings Church at 11:30am following visitation. Grave side service will follow at Highland Memory Gardens in Lake Charles, LA.
The family would like to express sincere thanks to Eva's faithful, caring, and loving caregiver over the last 4 years, Shirley Jeans. She truly has a kind heart and serving spirit.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.JEHixson.com for the Kirby family.
