Reva Guthrie Kirkland's Obituary
Reva Kirkland of Virginia Beach, Virginia passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Brightview Annapolis Wellspring Village at the age of 91.
Reva was a compassionate nurse and loving mother to five daughters, Marian (husband Kevin), Kathi (husband Clay), Jane, Elizabeth (husband Shawn), and Deb, eleven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
She retired as Director of Nursing at Twin Oaks Convalescent Home. Other nursing roles included nursing supervisor for Upjohn Home Health, blood drive nurse, and even a camp nurse. Reva was an avid bridge player and enjoyed reading, gardening, and antiquing. She had a passion for volunteering and was Treasurer as well as a Sunday School teacher at Brookneal Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Benjamin Kirkland, her parents, Ocie and Sallie Guthrie, and sister, Hazel Pless.
A private family interment will be held at a later date.
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