Executive Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor for 40+ years, assisting Dr. Charles Q. Carter, Dr. H. Dean Haun and Dr. Mel Blackaby. Member of FBC since 1970 when accepted Christ in Vacation Bible School.

Married: to high school sweetheart, Dow Kirkland

One daughter: Angela married to Eric Edwards 4 GRANDS so Mom-Mi to: Landon, Kaley Grace, Sydney Anne and Elsie

Work part-time in evenings and weekends for husband’s business ~ All Draped Up

In addition to and part of Pastoral Ministries: in choir; serve on praise team; serve on Baptismal and Building committees; serve as secretary to the Personnel Committee; coordinate decorating for church and seasonal displays for Easter and Christmas; calendar all weddings (occasionally direct weddings); help in coordinating deacon ministries.

Favorite scripture: Psalm 50:15 “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you and you shall glorify Me.”

Hobbies: sewing, smocking, golf, flower arranging, jewelry making and helping Dow with his dirt track car racing (Go K3!).