Dorothy L. Kirby, 94, of Terre Haute, IN passed away 6:45 PM Wednesday, March 9, 2017 in Meadows Manor North Retirement and Convalescent Center at Terre Haute. She was employed by Quaker Maid for around 40 years and later worked at Pitman-Moore. Dorothy was born Jan. 3, 1923 in rural Clark Co., IL, the daughter of Theodore and Flossie May Joy Somers. She married Leo W. Kirby on June 15, 1939 and he preceded her in death on Oct. 27, 1984. Surviving are a brother, Norman (Mary) Somers of Dennison, IL and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Edward, Albert, John and Mitchell and 3 sisters, Erma Alcorn, Irene Calloway and Berniece Baggs. Special thanks are extended to Sandy Shelton, Kathy Soullierer and Darrell Kirby for their many visits which were so much appreciated. Services in honor of her life will be 1:00 PM Monday at Pearce Funeral Home in Marshall with Pastor Tim Duke officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park at Terre Haute. Visitation will be 11:00 AM until service time Monday at the funeral home. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.