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Kelly Irby, née Brackney Howard, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 63. Born on June 30, 1962, in Kankakee, Illinois, Kelly lived a life defined by strength, love, and unwavering devotion to her family.

Kelly was the beloved wife of Robert Scott Irby and a devoted mother to her children Jayson Wright and Caroline Wright. She also embraced her role as stepmother to Samantha Comer and Jessica …

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Love you, cousin. You will be missed. I looked up to you as a pre- teen.. I remember when I spent the summer with you…

Love you, cousin. You will be missed. I looked up to you as a pre- teen.. I remember when I spent…

Love you, cousin. You will be missed. I looked up to you as a pr…

Love you, cousin. You will be missed. I looked up to you as a pre- teen..   I remember when I spent the summer with you…
Love you, cousin. You will be missed. I looked up to you as a pre- teen..   I remember when I spent…
Love you, cousin. You will be missed. I looked up to you as a pr…

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Born

June 30th, 1962
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Passed away

September 27th, 2025
Ripley, TN

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Other key details

Cause of death

Lung cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes kept in an urn

1610 Jeff Webb Road, Ripley, TN, USA

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