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Jo Kitchens Obituary
HARRIMAN, Tenn. — Jo Nell Kitchens, 87, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 7th, 2024, surrounded by family.
A native of Tampa, Florida, she also lived in Easley, SC and Harriman, Tenn. She loved animals, gardening, reading, and being out in nature.
She loved her family most of all, and nothing gave her greater pleasure than spending time with them. She regularly told people, "I have been so blessed. No one has had a happier life than I've had." She lived her life sharing that happiness with others and will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, faith, and love.
She embraced her role as a loving mother and is survived by three of her children: Kathy Brewer, Harriman, Tenn.; Michael Kitchens, Piedmont, SC; Kyra Clements, Harriman, Tenn.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bryce, daughter, Karen Clements, and granddaughter, Robyn Parmer.
A private funeral service was held at Flat Rock Baptist Church in Liberty, SC, on Wednesday, December 11 at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to an animal charity or to the Alzheimer's Association.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Kathy
March 9, 2025
Mom
You have a birthday coming up. You would have been 88 this year. I miss you so much but do find comfort in knowing I will see you again. You are with the "Love of your life, he´ll always be") as you use to say. The Lord blessed me with you and dad. Thank you for always being there for me and for your encouragement. I look forward to our reunion day. Love you mom!
Faye Lyda
December 25, 2024
Kathy I am so sorry to see that your mom passed She was a wonderful lady I am blessed to have known her and you.
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