A. Kitts

A. Georgina Kitts, 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2012. She was the daughter of Henry and Anna Margaret Becker, Rocky Ford, Colorado, born May 28, 1920. She moved to Clayton, New Mexico in 1931 and met and married rancher Bertice Kitts (now deceased) in 1937. Georgina is survived by her children Mackie Kitts and wife, Shirley, Bob Kitts and wife, Maggie, Gary Kitts and wife, Mary; step-children Donald Kitts and wife, Virginia, W.B."Bill" Kitts and friend, Dee. She was preceded in death by her step-daughter, Darline Ziegler. She is survived by 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great- granddaughter; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and brother-in-law, Raymond Kitts. She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Georgina was a long standing member of the Harwood United Methodist Church. Raising a family during the Dust Bowl, WPA, Great Depression, and World War II was a challenge with young children, but she dealt with and enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved to dance, play cards,travel (of course), Holidays and cooking for family and friends. Georgina was a member of the Church Circle and Red Hat Society. She was a lady of "Vivid Color." A service will be held, Harwood United Methodist Church, Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 10:00 am, 420 San Lorenzo NW with Pastor Cheri Lyons, officiating. Burial will follow at Clayton Memorial Cemetery, Clayton New Mexico coordinated with Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton, (575) 374-2211. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harwood UMC, 420 San Lorenzo NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107 or Presbyterian Hospice, 8100 Constitution Pl. NE, Suite 400, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Our deepest appreciation to Presbyterian Hospice and especially for Liz Hayes, her nurse, and Helena.