Janet Kitchen Obituary Janet Whitehead Kitchen February 11, 1931 - May 11, 2013 Janet Whitehead Kitchen, 82, passed away May 11, 2013. Mrs. Kitchen was born in Norfolk and resided in the Sebrell area of Southampton County most of her life. She was a daughter of the late William Nicholas and Evelyn Rowe Whitehead. Mrs. Kitchen was a 1948 graduate of Courtland High School and attended the Pan American Business School. She was a retired deputy clerk of court for the Southampton County Clerk s Office with over forty years of service. She retired in 1993. Mrs. Kitchen was a lifelong member of the Sebrell United Methodist Church and enjoyed quilting, sewing and baking. She was known by her family as the family historian for both the Whiteheads and the Kitchens. A nice and unselfish lady that had many friends, she leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 59 years, Emerson Benjamin Kitchen; one daughter, Kay K. Kitchen of Capron; one son, Emerson Benjamin Kitchen, Jr. and his wife, Vivian, of Sebrell; one sister, Bettie R. Whitehead of Virginia Beach; four grandchildren, Lindsay G. Smith, Jordan E. Smith, Stefanie Kitchen and Richard B. Kitchen. A graveside funeral will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the Barn Tavern Cemetery, Sebrell with the Rev. Rita Kanten officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, May 13, 2013 from 7:30-9:00 PM at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, and suggest that memorials be made to the charity of your choice. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2087666 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/janet-kitchen-obituary?id16374293 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/janet-whitehead-kitchen-courtland-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Janet Whitehead Kitchen, born 11 February 1931, passed away 11 May 2013 at age 82. A lifelong resident of Sebrell, she was a retired deputy clerk of court and a member of Sebrell United Methodist Church. She was survived by her husband, children, sister, and grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A graveside funeral for Janet Whitehead Kitchen was held at 11 AM on 14 May 2013 at Barn Tavern Cemetery, Sebrell, officiated by Rev. Rita Kanten. The family received friends on 13 May 2013 from 7:30-9:00 PM at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin. ### The Edited Obituary Janet Kitchen Obituary Janet Whitehead Kitchen 11 February 1931 - 11 May 2013 Janet Whitehead Kitchen, 82, passed away 11 May 2013. Mrs. Kitchen was born in Norfolk and resided in the Sebrell area of Southampton County most of her life. She was a daughter of the late William Nicholas and Evelyn Rowe Whitehead. Mrs. Kitchen was a 1948 graduate of Courtland High School and attended the Pan American Business School. She was a retired deputy clerk of court for the Southampton County Clerk's Office with over forty years of service. She retired in 1993. Mrs. Kitchen was a lifelong member of the Sebrell United Methodist Church and enjoyed quilting, sewing, and baking. She was known by her family as the family historian for both the Whiteheads and the Kitchens. A nice and unselfish lady that had many friends, she leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 59 years, Emerson Benjamin Kitchen; one daughter, Kay K. Kitchen of Capron; one son, Emerson Benjamin Kitchen, Jr. and his wife, Vivian, of Sebrell; one sister, Bettie R. Whitehead of Virginia Beach; four grandchildren, Lindsay G. Smith, Jordan E. Smith, Stefanie Kitchen, and Richard B. Kitchen. A graveside funeral will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, 14 May 2013 at the Barn Tavern Cemetery, Sebrell with the Rev. Rita Kanten officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, 13 May 2013 from 7:30-9:00 PM at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, and suggest that memorials be made to the charity of your choice. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Janet Whitehead Kitchen | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 82 | | Birth | 11 February 1931; Norfolk | | Death | 11 May 2013; Unknown | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------| | Janet Whitehead Kitchen | Decedent | Sebrell, Southampton County | | Emerson Benjamin Kitchen | Spouse | Unknown | | William Nicholas Whitehead | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Evelyn Rowe Whitehead | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Kay K. Kitchen | Child | Capron | | Emerson Benjamin Kitchen, Jr. | Child | Sebrell | | Vivian Kitchen | Child-in-law | Sebrell | | Bettie R. Whitehead | Sibling | Virginia Beach | | Lindsay G. Smith | Grandchild | Unknown | | Jordan E. Smith | Grandchild | Unknown | | Stefanie Kitchen | Grandchild | Unknown | | Richard B. Kitchen | Grandchild | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Janet Whitehead Kitchen was born in Norfolk. 2. She was a 1948 graduate of Courtland High School. 3. She attended the Pan American Business School. 4. She was a retired deputy clerk of court for the Southampton County Clerk's Office. 5. She had over forty years of service in the Clerk's Office. 6. She retired in 1993. 7. She was a lifelong member of the Sebrell United Methodist Church. 8. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, and baking. 9. She was known by her family as the family historian for both the Whiteheads and the Kitchens. 10. She was described as a nice and unselfish lady with many friends.