Naomi Mathiot Kirby, age 94, loving wife to the late Carl F. Kirby for 71 years until his passing in 2018, of Anderson, SC, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Rainey Hospice House. Born February 5, 1927, in Columbia, PA, she was the daughter of the late George Mathiot and Mary Frances Gingrich Mathiot. Naomi was a homemaker and also worked at Gallant Belk for 12 years. She loved decorating and taking part in Halloween, traveling, and pulling pranks, especially on April Fools. She was also a dedicated Clemson Tiger Fan. She was a faithful member of Pleasant View Baptist Church where she was the teacher of the Children's Division Sunday School Class. She is survived by her daughters, Carol Thrasher, Kathy Bell (Andy), and Teresa Griffin (Jimmy); two grandchildren, Mark Thrasher (Laurie), and Jay Griffin (Mandy); and nine great-grandchildren, Keyes, Kazden, Kolten, and Kariella Thrasher, Carson and Parker Griffin, and Virginia, Isabelle, and Tucker Shealy. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents, and husband C.F., she was preceded in death by son-in-law, Jerry Thrasher; grandson, Jay Bell; seven brothers; and five sisters. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 28, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow visitation in the Chapel at 3:00 p.m. with Dr. Glenn Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted, and memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant View Baptist Church, 2511 Dobbins Bridge Rd., Anderson, SC 29626, or Rainey Hospice House, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29621. Events Visitation Wednesday, July 28, 2021 1:00PM - 2:30PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Wednesday, July 28, 2021 3:00PM Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main St. Anderson, SC 29621 Phone: 8642244343 Final Resting Place Forest Lawn Memorial Park 2609 U. S. Highway 29 North Anderson , SC 29621