Funeral services for Kayo Kirk will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 17, 2022 in the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rodney Campbell of Fletcher, Oklahoma officiating.

Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.

Kayo Kirk, 89, Lawton, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022 in Temple, Oklahoma.

Kayo was born December 16, 1932 in Hokkaido, Japan to Manpai and Riyo Koyama. She grew up in Japan and later married SFC(Retired) John I. Kirk, Sr. on November 11, 1956 in Tokyo, Japan. They were married for almost 66 years. Kayo was a great mother and lived for her children and the welfare of others. She was very active in her church and lived a Christian life. She was very involved in an International Bible Study called the Japanese Baptist Fellowship. Kayo was a great cook, liked to exercise and workout, and was loved by everyone.

Kayo is survived by her husband of the home, two daughters, Joe Ann Wittges of Lawton, Oklahoma, Connie Kirk of Stillwater, New Jersey, one son, John I. Kirk, Jr. and fiancé Michelle Ballard of Lawton, Oklahoma, four grandchildren, Ty Costlow and Troy Costlow both of Stillwater, New Jersey, Jessica Felder and husband Pelham of Williamsburg, Virginia, and Celine Wittges of Newport News, Virginia, three great grandchildren, Kinsley, Claire, and Pelham, IV.

Kayo is preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, and one sister.

The family would like to thank the staff of Temple Manor in Temple, Oklahoma for their loving care of Kayo, especially Jamie Ray.