Marlene Louise Kirkland, 76, of Plant City, died Feb. 19, 2017.
Born in Tacoma, Washington, she was the daughter of the late Louellyn and Mary Hoffman Swanson. She was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her family and her animals over the years.
She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Bryant Kirkland; children, Steven Brandow, Joseph Bubziszewski, Brian Brandow, Brian Kirkland and Janet Parilla; siblings, Art Hoffman, Mary Ann Wright, Georgina Messick and Louella Whitting; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; children, Orlon Brandow and Chris Brandow; and sister, Josephine Strauss.
A funeral service was held Feb. 27, at Haught Funeral Home in Plant City.
Interment followed at Bloomingdale Cemetery, Valrico.
Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.