Holly Lynn Kirkwood, 65, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Holly was born September 27, 1954 in Port Arthur, Texas to George B. Kirkwood and Aletha Coleman Kirkwood, she was a lifelong area resident. Holly was a member of First United Methodist Church of Beaumont, serving as a member of the choir, and the United Methodist Womens Group as past president and treasurer. Holly was a teacher for 19 years with Silsbee ISD, and librarian for the last 6 years where she retired from Deer Park ISD. She was also a member of P.E.O. Sisterhood and Jefferson County Master Gardeners. Survivors include her mother, Aletha Kirkwood of Port Arthur; sister, Candy Wilson and her husband Charles of Lumberton; nieces, Cristin Wilson, Cara Decker, and Courtney Bruffey; great nieces, Landry Decker and Charlie Beth Bruffey; and great-nephew, Jace Decker. A visitation for family and friends will be Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 1:30 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 701 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, Texas followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Jon Stoffer officiating.