Linda Norwood Kitchens passed peacefully at her home in Hillsborough on Saturday, June 9, 2007.
Linda was a native of Chapel Hill but moved to Hillsborough in 2005 to her home she affectionately referred to as her “earthly promised land.†Linda enjoyed many beautiful days bird watching from her sunroom and telling stories of her grandchildren to whomever would listen. She celebrated her 68th birthday in April surrounded by her family.
She was a member of Orange United Methodist Church where she served the Lord in many ways over the years. Her faith was an inspiration to all who knew her and she was known as a strong prayer warrior and intercessor.
Linda leaves behind her husband of 41 years, Buddy Kitchens; a son, Martin Kitchens; a daughter, Angie K. Mauer; a son-in-law, Bobby Mauer; and two grandsons, Jay and Josh Mauer. She is also survived by a sister, Joan (Jo) Sylvester of Chapel Hill, and three brothers, Chuck Norwood of Raleigh, Graham Burch of Charlotte and David Burch of Greensboro. Linda was predeceased by her father, Larry Hall Norwood, her mother, Hilda Mills Burch, and her stepfather, Vernon Burch.
A celebration of Linda’s life was conducted Tuesday, June 12th at 11:00 in Orange United Methodist Church. The church is located at 1220 Martin Luther King Blvd., Chapel Hill. The family received friends at the church on Monday from 7-9pm.
Donations may be made in her memory to Orange UMC Building Fund or UNC Hospice.