Linda J. Kitchen

May 17, 1949 - January 24, 2018

ADRIAN – Linda J. Kitchen, age 68 of Adrian, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at her home. She was born May 17, 1949, in Wayne County, Michigan to Walter and Alberta (Collyer) Henry. After graduating from Sand Creek High School, she went on to earn both a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree from Siena Heights University. On December 31, 2003, Linda married Russell Kitchen, and he preceded her in death in 2015. Linda was an active member of Hope Lutheran Church. She retired from the Adrian JC Penney Store where she had worked for over 30 years. In her retirement, she was a realtor for Foundation Realty. Linda is survived by her brother, Terry (Tammie) Henry of Adrian; daughter, Kelly Kitchen of Ottawa Lake; grandchildren, Ashley Ann, Jordan, Olivia, Jessica and Michael; great granddaughter, Elizabeth; brother-in-law, Keith Derbyshire; and nieces and nephews, Marli, Ryan, Jessica, Alchemilla and Giddeon. In addition to her parents and husband, Russ, she was preceded in death by her sister, Gail Derbyshire. Memorial services will take place Friday, February 2, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church with Rev. Paul Herter officiating. Visitation will be held at the church Friday from 10 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. Contributions in memory of Linda are suggested to Hope Lutheran Church. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.