KAROL LEE KIRK-ALONSO, age 78, of Winchester, Tenn., departed this life on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at her residence following an extended illness.  Ms. Kirk-Alonso, was born in Hobbs, New Mexico, and was raised by James Blair and Vera Byrd Blair.  She was a graduate of Hobbs High School. After graduation she enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served her country during WWII.  She then retired from service and went to work as a Photographer with the U.S. Civil Service and worked there until 1988.  She left employment with Civil Service and was employed as a mail carrier with the U.S. Postal service until her retirement.

Ms. Kirk-Alonso, enjoyed fishing and watching westerns on T.V., she loved the cartoon character, Scooby-Doo and had a large collection of Scooby-Doo memorabilia.  She had relocated to Franklin County around 2020 and loved spending time with her "adopted family", as she doesn't have any of her own left.

She is survived by her friends, "adopted family", Amanda and Stacy Jones and Brianna Jones all of Winchester and Special Friend, Anita Payne of Estill Springs.  Her "adopted family'' and friends would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses at Gentiva Hospice that provided excellent care for her during her illness, Courtney, Diane and Brandy, Thank you.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-6:00 P.M. Tuesday evening, April 2, 2024, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services.  Military Honors will be bestowed by the U.S. Navy at 6:00 P.M. immediately following the visitation.