Cecile Kirkham, 92, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, March 11, 2016. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 pm on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO, 64052. A service will follow at 2:00 pm at the Chapel. Cecile was born December 20, 1923 to Harry and Margaret Mack. She enjoyed sewing, and her family; especially her grandsons and great-grandchildren. She will be remembered by her son Britt Kirkham of Versailles, MO; grandsons Shawn Lancaster and wife Rachel of Independence, MO, Nick Smith and wife Sarah of Blue Springs, MO; and great-grandchildren Maslyn, Eaden and Haven Smith. Cecile was preceded in death by her husband Bill Kirkham in 1989 and daughter Kathleen Kirkham in 2015.