Judith Ann Kirkland, 80 of Richmond, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.

She was born November 16, 1939 in McConnelsville, OH, a daughter of the late Cecil and Mabel (Murphy) McLaughlin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Kirkland and a son Earl James Kirkland.

Judith was a strong woman and had nothing but love and devotion to her family.

She is survived by two children, Debra (Robert) Grimes of Bloomingdale and Tim Kirkland of Cranberry Twp., PA; granddaughter, Shelby Jane Kirkland; brothers, Carl (Diane) Murphy of North Port, FL, Ron (Mary) Murphy, Roger Murphy, and Mike (Candi) Murphy all of Toronto, OH; sister, Dolly Dear of Wintersville; many nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 685 Canton Rd., Wintersville on Monday from 10 AM until time of funeral services at 11 AM. Burial will follow at Fort Steuben Burial Estates. www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com