Emogene "Jean" Kitchens

Emogene "Jean" Kitchens, 87, of Benton, went to be with our Lord, on Monday, February 25, 2019. She was born August 3, 1931 to Austin and Virena Buckalew McAdoo. Jean was a member of Holland Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. She retired in 1979 after serving as manager of BUSH Federal Credit Union for 21 years. Jean loved and believed in the Credit Union. She later served on the supervisory committee of Hurricane Creek Credit Union for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 55 years, Tommie J. Kitchens and siblings, Alda Wilmoth, Era Langley, Lois Wilbanks, Dorothy McAdoo, Wilbur McAdoo, Bill McAdoo, and Carl McAdoo. Jean is survived by a son, Joe Kitchens and wife Dorena; daughter, Patsy James and husband Jerry; grandchildren, Jason Byrd, Monica & Bobby Russell, and Jana & Wes Toler; great-grandsons, Cameron & Colby Byrd, Peyton & Brayden Russell, and Jared & Drake Toler. She is also survived by a multitude of family and friends. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 27 at Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, February 28 at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Smith-Rosemont Cemetery. Bro. Robbie Horne and Bro. Eddie Kitchens will be officiating. Family Comments: Her faith in God was shown in her everyday life. She loved God and loved sharing her testimony and daily devotional. Jean loved sports of all kinds, especially if her children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren were involved. She loved her home and family and tried to make the best out of everyday. Jean loved a "good conversation" and loved to laugh. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Harmony Grove Backpack Program c/o Jana Toler at 112 N. AR 229 in Benton, Ark. 72015 or donate to Arkansas Children's Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit by mail at P.O. Box 2222 in Little Rock, Ark. 72203, by phone 501-364-1359 or online. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.