Ann R. Kirchoff

Ann R. Kirchoff, 84, of Malvern, Arkansas, passed peacefully surrounded by her daughters, November 29, 2023, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and was welcomed to her eternal home in the presence of Jesus. She was born on May 22, 1939, to William Morton “Wild Bill” Mayville and Maybell Son Mayville in Clarendon, Arkansas. Ann married the love of her life, Bobby Dean Kirchoff, on June 1, 1958, in Stuttgart, Arkansas. She loved taking care of her yard, home, and everyone she knew. Ann loved being Mom, Meema, and Momma K to Deana and Debbie’s friends, teammates, and players they coached and played with throughout the years. Ann took pleasure taking care of others and spent her life using her God given gifts of hospitality and service to care for and bless others. She faced both the blessings and challenges in her life with grace, strength, and beauty. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Dean Kirchoff; her parents, William “Wild Bill” Mayville and Maybell Mayville; sisters Frances Johnson, Dorothy Norwood, and Glenda Bogy; brothers-in-law Walter Kirchoff, Merlyn Kirchoff, Marvin “Buddy” Kirchoff, Ralph Haller, Bill Blohm, Pat Mulloy, V.O. Johnson, Ernie Norwood, William Hamner; and sisters-in-law Elsie Haller, Frances Blohm, and Ann M. Kirchoff. She is survived by her two daughters, Deana Franklin and husband David, and Debbie Sharp and husband Rancy; three grandsons, Tyler Sharp, Logan Sharp, and Noah Sharp; sisters Mary Dickson (Dennis), Linda Hamner, and Penny Green (Mike); brother Buddy Mayville (Alice); sisters-in-law, Carolyn Mulloy, Nell Kirchoff, and Iva Kirchoff; brother in law, Phillip Bogy; and her many nieces, nephews, and their families that loved their Aunt Ann. Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Lone Tree Cemetery in Stuttgart, Arkansas. The pallbearers for the service will be Tyler Sharp, Logan Sharp, Noah Sharp, Brian Mulloy, Greg Mulloy, and Phillip Bogy. Honorary pallbearers are the nurses, CNA’s, caregivers, and staff at Siloam Springs Nursing & Rehab that loved her so. A celebration of life will take place 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Siloam Springs Bible Church in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. We would love to have you join us as we honor her. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: SSHS Scholarship Fund - Ann R. Kirchoff Memorial Scholarship Attn: Amber Carter 700 N. Progress Avenue Siloam Springs, AR 72761

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Ann R. Kirchoff

May 22, 1939 - November 29, 2023