Lucille Kirkland, age 81, of Douglas, GA passed away at South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, GA on Thursday, December 16, 2010, following an extended illness. Mrs. Kirkland was born on May 21, 1929 to the late Judge Thomas and Dora Bell Thompson Niblett in Cochran, GA. She worked in home care as a caretaker. She is survived by: husband: Talley Kirkland, Jr.; son: Ray Butler, Douglas, GA; daughter: Carolyn Brinson, Douglas, GA; sister: Shirley McMcDoanld, Plant City, FL; brother: Carlos Niblett, Bradenton, Fl; 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2010 in the Chapel of Sims Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.