Ella "Delaney" Keith Kirby was born July 12, 1957 and departed this life Saturday, January 16, 2021 reaching the age of 63 years. She was the daughter of Foree Marshall Delaney and Anna Louis Hale.

She married Richard Neal Kirby and to this union 3 children were born.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by: 3 sons, Thomas Marshall Kirby, Christopher Lee (Erica) Kirby and Kevin Neal Kirby; 1 brother, Danny Delaney; 1 granddaughter, Gracie Delaney Kirby; along with a host of family and friends who mourn his/her passing.

She was preceded in death by: 1 sister, Diane Shelton.

She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, relative and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

There will be no public service.

Hickey Funeral Home of Monticello in charge of arrangements.