Ivy Margaret Kirk (25 Feb 1951 - 25 Sep 2021)

In loving memory of Ivy Margaret Kirk who sadly passed away, peacefully on 25th Sept 2021, aged 70 years.

Ivy will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. All donations to The Royal Derby Hospital ICU can be given on the day.

Ivy was born on 25th February 1951 to George and Freda Murden

Ivy was the eldest of the Murden children, and with being 6, 10 and 19 years the senior to her siblings, often helped her mother with caring for the others, especially her youngest sister Deborah

Ivy & Deborah were more like mother & daughter than sisters and she looked upon Deborah's daughter Josie as more of a grand-daughter than her niece.

Ivy had 4 sisters, Maureen, Rita, Deborah and Julie. Sadly, Julie (twin sister to Deborah, passed away at just 4 days old).

Ivy married her husband, David Kirk on 22nd September 1975 in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

Their son James was born on 23rd January 1981. He was the "apple of her eye" and she dedicated all her time to being a wonderful caring & supportive mother.

James was born with a heart condition, which wasn't picked up until he was around 6 months old. Ivy spent many months at Groby Road Hospital in Leicester with James whilst he underwent pioneering heart surgery and never left his side.

Ivy was an incredibly hard working woman, who, as well as being a house-wife & mother, also held down several different jobs over the years. Derby Greyhound Stadium, Fairy Steps Shoe Factory, Hunt & Colley's (along side her sister's Maureen & Rita) and finally moving onto Derbyshire County Council where she worked for Social Services until her retirement.

She was an avid football fan in her younger years and was a Season Ticket Holder for Nottingham Forest.

She was a member of Hunt & Colley's darts team along with her sister Rita and won serveral trophies over the years.

Ivy loved all kinds of music, her favourite being Herman's Hermits and was overjoyed when she got to meet their lead singer Peter Noon. In later life, she found a love of Classic Music.

Ivy had many hobbies, however, her greatest loves were her painting, baking, knitting, but more than anything, she loved to be in her garden, growing the most amazing selection of fruit/vegetables/plants and flowers.

As well as being the most loving, caring, kind & thoughtful Mother any child could ask for, Ivy was a very kind a generous lady to all her family and friends.

She was so excited when she found out she was going to be a grandma for the first time. Her grand-daughter Amelia, who she cherished and adored was born in Aug 2018.

Over the years, Ivy & David have helped several family members in their hour of need & taken them in, put a roof over their heads, and set them back on the right tracks in life.

Her great niece Danielle lived with them for over 10 years. They had a very close and special bond and Ivy looked upon her as more of a daughter than niece..

Danielle's son Archie arrived in Oct 2018, who Ivy adored. Sadly, Ivy never got to meet her great great niece Ada May, who was born Sept 2021.

Ivy's family were her world and they meant everything to her. She wasn't interested in the materialistic things in life. She was at her happiest when in the presence of her family and her beloved dog Buddy.
Ivy's passing has left a huge hole in so many people's lives and it will take a very long time for her close family & friends to come to terms with.