Kristin Abernathy “Kristi” Kirby, age 50 of Taylorsville, GA, passed away Monday evening, May 13, 2024, at her residence.
Kristi was born in Rome, GA, on April 11, 1974, daughter of Robert Kyle Abernathy and Sheryl Cagle Abernathy.
She had lived all her life in Polk County and was a 1992 graduate of Rockmart High School. Kristi received her dental hygienist certificate from the Medical College of GA and for 25 years she was a dental hygienist with Children’s Dental Center.
Kristi was a member of the Cross Pointe City Church and enjoyed fashion, decorating, gardening and running.
Kristi is survived by her husband, Greg Kirby; daughter, Paxton Kirby; sons, Cohen Wilbanks and Sam Wilbanks; parents, Robert and Sheryl Abernathy; grandmother, Frances Cagle; brother, Kevin (Lisa) Abernathy; three aunts, Lynn Carlton, Andrea Turner, and Nancy Abernathy. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
A Celebration of Life for Kristi will be held on Friday evening, May 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with Pastor James Griffin officiating.
Kristi’s family will receive friends Friday at Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until the service hour.
Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of the arrangements for Kristin Abernathy “Kristi” Kirby.
