Adeline Kitchen Obituary Adeline Grissom Kitchen March 19, 1922 - December 28, 2014 Courtland - Adeline Grissom Kitchen, 92, of Courtland, Virginia passed away December 28, 2014. She was born on March 19, 1922 and was the daughter of Edward Vance Grissom and Beulah Modlin Grissom. She is predeceased by her husband, Ulysses Kitchen, sisters Bessie Baker and Cornelia Gordon, and brothers Ruben Grissom, Vance Grissom, Lineberry Grissom and Robert Mitchell. Mrs. Kitchen is survived by her sons, Larry Kitchen and wife, Elaine, of Glen Allen, VA and Vance Kitchen and wife, Sue, of Midlothian, VA. She is further survived by four grandchildren, April Fowler and husband, Danny, Dory Newkirk and husband, Travis, Lucas Kitchen and wife, Lindsey, and Katie Dormstetter, and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Kitchen had a long career with the Southampton County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. In her first 25 years of full-time service to the Clerk’s Office, she worked with six judges and five court clerks. One of the attorneys called her “one of the finest public servants the county ever had”. She continued to work part-time for many years before finally retiring. Mrs. Kitchen will long be remembered for her pleasant demeanor and kind words for everyone. Funeral services will be Friday, January 2, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Courtland Baptist Church, 22264 Main Street, Courtland, Virginia with the Rev. Tommy Speight officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Courtland followed by a reception at the Courtland Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Courtland Baptist Church, Courtland Rescue Squad or Courtland Fire Department. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin has charge of arrangements. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Adeline Kitchen Obituary (1922 - 2014) - Franklin, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2885354 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/adeline-kitchen-obituary?id=16373276 3) $ https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/*\.* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Narrative Summary of the Obituary: Adeline Grissom Kitchen, a longtime public servant in Southampton County, Virginia, passed away on 28 December 2014 at age 92. She is survived by her sons Larry and Vance, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Narrative Summary of Funeral Services: Funeral services for Adeline Grissom Kitchen were held on 2 January 2015. She was laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Courtland, Virginia. Adeline Grissom Kitchen, 92, of Courtland, Virginia passed away 28 December 2014. She was born on 19 March 1922 and was the daughter of Edward Vance Grissom and Beulah Modlin Grissom. She is predeceased by her husband, Ulysses Kitchen, sisters Bessie Baker and Cornelia Gordon, and brothers Ruben Grissom, Vance Grissom, Lineberry Grissom and Robert Mitchell. Mrs. Kitchen is survived by her sons, Larry Kitchen and wife, Elaine, of Glen Allen, VA and Vance Kitchen and wife, Sue, of Midlothian, VA. She is further survived by four grandchildren, April Fowler and husband, Danny, Dory Newkirk and husband, Travis, Lucas Kitchen and wife, Lindsey, and Katie Dormstetter, and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Kitchen had a long career with the Southampton County Circuit Court Clerks Office. In her first 25 years of full-time service to the Clerks Office, she worked with six judges and five court clerks. One of the attorneys called her one of the finest public servants the county ever had. She continued to work part-time for many years before finally retiring. Mrs. Kitchen will long be remembered for her pleasant demeanor and kind words for everyone. Funeral services will be 2 January 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Courtland Baptist Church, 22264 Main Street, Courtland, Virginia with the Rev. Tommy Speight officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Courtland followed by a reception at the Courtland Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Courtland Baptist Church, Courtland Rescue Squad or Courtland Fire Department. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin has charge of arrangements. www.wrightfuneralhome.org ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Adeline Grissom Kitchen | |--------|--------------------------| | Age | 92 | | Birth | 19 March 1922 | | Death | 28 December 2014 | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------------|--------------------------------| | Adeline Grissom Kitchen | Decedent | Courtland, Virginia | | Ulysses Kitchen | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Larry Kitchen | Child | Glen Allen, VA | | Elaine Kitchen | Spouse of Child | Glen Allen, VA | | Vance Kitchen | Child | Midlothian, VA | | Sue Kitchen | Spouse of Child | Midlothian, VA | | April Fowler | Grandchild | Unknown | | Danny Fowler | Spouse of Grandchild | Unknown | | Dory Newkirk | Grandchild | Unknown | | Travis Newkirk | Spouse of Grandchild | Unknown | | Lucas Kitchen | Grandchild | Unknown | | Lindsey Kitchen | Spouse of Grandchild | Unknown | | Katie Dormstetter | Grandchild | Unknown | | Edward Vance Grissom | Parent | Unknown | | Beulah Modlin Grissom | Parent | Unknown | | Bessie Baker | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Cornelia Gordon | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Ruben Grissom | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Vance Grissom | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Lineberry Grissom | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Robert Mitchell | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | Page | |---------|--------------------------|-------|---------| | Unknown | Adeline Kitchen Obituary | 2015 | Unknown | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Adeline Grissom Kitchen had a long career with the Southampton County Circuit Court Clerk's Office, working there for over 25 years. 2. During her tenure, she worked with six judges and five court clerks, and was described by one attorney as "one of the finest public servants the county ever had". 3. Mrs. Kitchen continued to work part-time for many years before finally retiring. 4. Mrs. Kitchen will long be remembered for her pleasant demeanor and kind words for everyone.