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Edith Kitchen Obituary
Edith Shumaker Kitchen, 92, of Amelia, Va. The good Lord took her home on Thursday, June 26, 2025. She was a lifelong member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church, where her love for her church shone through in all she did. She formed deep, lasting friendships within the church community and lived her life as a devoted Christian, guided by faith and compassion. Her presence was a blessing to all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Malcolm "Mac" Kitchen. She is survived by her three children: daughters, Pamela Griles (Dan), Cheryle Toy (Wayne); son, Malcolm "Mickey" Kitchen, Jr. (Donna); granddaughters, Melissa Newsom (Chris), Lauren Martin (Jon) and Lesley Houtz (Ted); grandsons, Dan Griles (Dawn) and Douglas Griles (Holly); and her 13 great-grandchildren, Hunter (Meredith), Ethan, Morgan, Nolan, Britney, Samantha, Ashley, Emma, Parker, Eli, Juliana Grace, Eleanor Monroe, and Collins Clare.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by her funeral service at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Road, North Chesterfield, Va. 23234. Following the service there will be a reception held at the funeral home. Her graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, 23832.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made in her name to Tabernacle UMC, P.O. Box 263, Amelia, Va. 23002.
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Marsha
October 4, 2025
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Edith, to a wonderful lady with a big heart and soul.
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Marsha
August 19, 2025
I loved her like a mother. She was very kind to me. She was funny and she was simply wonderful. I love you Edith.
The Staff of Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service
June 29, 2025
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