Faye Kirkland, 67, of High Shoals passed away April 15, 2013 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born July 20, 1945 in Gaston County daughter of the late Ed Mullinax and Lucy Davis Mullinax. A receiving of friends will be at the home of Rickey and Faye, 103 High St., High Shoals on Saturday, April 20 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Interment will be private. Mrs. Kirkland is survived by: her husband, Rickey Kirkland; sons, Mike Mitchem and wife Theresa, Jeff Mitchem, Mark Mitchem; Lee Kirkland; daughters, Denise Gallant and husband Scott, Penny Mitchem, Susan Jones; brother, Tony Mullinax; sister Gail Stroupe; sisters in-law, Teresa Yarborough, Wanita Haynes; 11 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.