Ruby S. Kitchens, 83, of Ocilla died Sunday, September 9, at her home.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday at Frank Cemetery, Irwin County, with Elder Ed McIntyre officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday evening from 7 to 9 PM at The Paulk Funeral Home, Ocilla.
Born December 12, 1923 in Fayetteville, Ga. to Martin L. and Lois Drennan Stubbs, she was a former resident of Atlanta where she was an employee of Lay’s Potato Chip, National Biscuit Company, and Sears Roebuck and Company. Mrs. Kitchens was a 1940 graduate of Fayette County High School. She was a homemaker, helped manage the family farm, and was a former employee of Modern Fibers, Fitzgerald. She was an avid gardener with her yard being recognized as Beauty Spot of the Month for Irwin County.
Mrs. Kitchens is survived by her daughters and sons-in law: Elaine and Mayon Paul, Ocilla, Lee and Rick Handley, Fitzgerald, and Karen D. and Bart Wilson, Winter Garden, FL; Grandsons: Mark Lott and Jason Paul; Step-grandchildren: Ricky Handley, Jr and Kimberly Simmons; Great-grandchildren: Gage TenHagen, Malarie TenHagen, Cameron Lott, and Dalana Simmons; and one Sister: Evelyn Wallace, Fayetteville, GA. Mrs. Kitchens was preceded in death by husband, James “Jimmy” Kitchens and 2 sisters.