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Darlene Chilton Obituary
Darlene Fitzgerald Chilton “Meemaw”, age 72 of Campbellsburg passed away surrounded by family Saturday, March 14, 2026. Meemaw was born on September 15, 1953, to the late Norvin and Ann Fitzgerald. Meemaw was a devoted grandmother to her eight grandchildren. She worked for 23 years at the Kentucky Board of Nursing where she retired. In her free time, she enjoyed scrapbooking, reading, writing, miniatures, and playing games. She was a woman of faith who stood true in her Baptist values. Meemaw will be greatly missed by all who have had the privilege of knowing her.
Survived by:
Husband:
Larry Chilton
Children:
Lori and Jason Ritchie
Stefanie (Puppy) Chilton
John Mark and Leslie Chilton
Grandkids:
McKenna Ritchie
Hannah Chilton
Alyssa Ritchie
Noah Chilton
Sarah Kate Chilton
Colt Ritchie
Sadie Chilton
Isaiah Chilton
Brother:
Dale and Debbie Fitzgerald
Preceded In Death:
Dad – Norvin Fitzgerald
Mom – Ann Brierly Fitzgerald
Brother – Quineth Fitzgerald
Honorary Pastor:
Doug Boyd
Funeral Service: Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 11 am at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home. Officiated by Mark Payton.
Pallbearers:
Chris Fitzgerald
Jason Ritchie
Jeff Jones
Jeff Brierly
Daniel Schwartz
Blake Nelson
Zach Nelson
Honorary Pallbearers:
Linda Webber
Edith Troyer
Interment: Family Farm
Visitation: Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, from 5 pm- 8 pm at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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