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Carrie Nelson Obituary
She was the daughter of the late Brodis and Maggie Kirkland. Carrie was born in Wagener, SC on February 3rd, 1926. She was an associate with Kmart, retiring after 23 years of service. She was a member of Richmond Hill First Baptist Church. As a Christian, she had a deep and abiding Faith that sustained her throughout her life.
She was known as Granny to those she loved, adoring her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, cherishing each moment with them.
Carrie is survived by her son, Wayne (Becky) Kitchens of Richmond Hill; 8 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 18 great-great grandchildren; 5 great-great-great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and her special sister, Catherine Baston.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husbands, Elvin Kitchens and Ernest Nelson; a step-daughter, Loretta Nelson; sisters, Mae Lord and Margie Williams.
Visitation will be held Thursday, Sept. 3rd from 6 pm to 8 pm at Richmond Hill Funeral Home.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, facial coverings are requested and social distancing is required.
Graveside funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 4th at 1 pm at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Augusta, GA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Mission of Hope. https://missionofhope.com/carrie-kitchens-nelson-memorial.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Michael Bryson
September 3, 2020
Wonderful friend that will truly be missed.
Judy Crosby
September 1, 2020
Thoughts and prayers forAll
Jesse Bates and willie mae Warner
September 1, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Sending our condolences praying to her family from kmart 4135 Gordon'sHwy Augusta Georgia
Sam & Barbara Howell
August 31, 2020
Dear Wayne, Becky and family, We are so sorry for the loss of Granny. She surely will be missed but she is with her Lord and I am sure just having a grand time. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Our Love always, Sam & Barbara
Sue Harris
August 31, 2020
All of you are in our prayers.
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