Norma Kirby Kemper, 86, of 2042 S. Carpenter Drive, Covington, Virginia died Saturday, August 1, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Kemper was born April 10, 1934 at Jordan Mines in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late Samuel and Dora Chapman Kirby.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Eugene Kemper in 2016; one sister, Jessie Paxton, and three brothers, George Kirby, Lewis Kirby and Eddie Kirby.

She retired from the former H. O. Canfield plant in Iron Gate and was a member of Covington Bible Church.

Surviving are her daughter, Donna Kemper of Covington; two grandsons, Paul Holsclaw and Marie of Covington and Ross Holsclaw, IV of Covington; three great grandchildren, Paris, Darrien and Ariel, all of Covington; one sister, Erma Barkon of Stewartsville, PA; two sisters-in-law, Betty Kemper and Jewel Anderson, both of Covington; and several nieces and nephews including a special nephew, Wendell "Popeye" Paxton, of Covington.

A private funeral service will be held Monday, August 3, 2020 at the graveside in Alleghany Memorial Park with the Rev. Bill Gilliland officiating.

Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.