ias called his angel home. My grand mother, Beatrice Kitchings, was able to go home. She doesn't have to suffer or have pain anymore; Thank God! I've been a little down but that, o f course, is to be expected. I will NEVERforget and AL WAYS cherish the time that I had with her. She and 1never had a dull moment when we were together. When I was sick, she was there, when my parents were sick, she was there. She was always there no matter what! I love and miss her so much and she will never beforgotten! 
I love you Queen Bea, Rest In Peace, and give love to my Daddy Pete for me. 
Your Grandson, John 
 
Swedenburg-Gunter Cemetery Committal, Closing Prayer and Benediction 
 
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Grandsons 
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Saron Baptist Church Deacons 
 
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Granddaughters 
 
Great Granddaughters 
 
Great-Great Granddaughters 
 
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Saron Baptist Church Deaconesses 
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With grateful appreciation and sincere thanks, the family o f the late Mrs. Beatrice Kitchings wishes to acknowledge all messages, florals, and acts o f kindness rendered during their time o f bereavement. We are particularly appreciative o f the care provided throughout her extended illness by Ms. Diane Davis, her care giver and the Staff o f Regency Hospice. We also appreciate the acts o f kindness extended by the Saron Baptist Church family. When our hearts are again lifted, we will personally express our gratitude to each o fyou. May God Bless You! 
 
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 Mrs. Beatrice Kitchings, affectionately known as "Mama Bea", was born October 19, 1921 to the late Dave and Rosa Salley Pearson. She was preceded in death by her brother and her two greatgranddaughters. 
Mrs. Kitchings loved the Lord; she was saved and baptized. She was a lifelong member of Saron Baptist Church; serving on the Senior Choir (where she held the office of President); Pastor Aide Circle, Kitchen Committee, and the Women's Ministry. She was also a Vacation Bible School Leader, faithful Sunday School scholar, and a Deaconess for more than 60 years. 
Beatrice married the love of her life, the late Phillip Kitchings, Sr., on September 13, 1936 and this union was blessed with six children. Mama Bea had a great love for her family and instilled that same love into the generations that followed. 
Beatrice was an entrepreneur and tireless worker. She and her husband were owners of Kitchings Grocery which is fondly remembered by residents of the Wagener community. Mrs. Kitchings also worked for Rev. Benjamin, Pastor of First Baptist Church, Wagener, for six to ten years. Beatrice loved her community and could often be found helping others. She also loved Saron and worked tirelessly to improve the church. She passed that gift of community involvement and church service onto her family. 
She leaves to cherish her memory: daughter, Rosa (James) Hall of Lanham, MD; son, Phillip (Annette) of Clifton, VA; daughter, Luellen Ellis of Capital Heights, MD; daughter, Dorothy (Ronnie) Salley of Wagener, SC; son, Randy (Dorcas) of Wagener, SC; and son, Anthony (Malinda) of Maple Heights, OH; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, a host of other relatives and many, many friends. A lifelong friend/sister, Mrs. Geneva Benjamin and Ms. Jerutha Benjamin, who was like a daughter. 
 
Reverend Ronnie Tyler, Presiding Chalk Hill Baptist Church Wagener, SC 
 
Prelude 
 
Processional 
 
Hymn 
 
"It Is Well 
 
Saron Mass Choir 
 
Scripture: Old Testament New Testament 
 
Deacon James Hall Mr. Phillip Eric Kitchings 
 
Prayer of Comfort 
 
Reverend Rubin H. Benjamin Beulah First Baptist Church Detroit, Michigan 
 
Solo 
 
Ms. Tami Ellis, Granddaughter 
 
Remarks 
Reflections (two minutes please): Friend/Sister Deacon Board Neighbor 
 
Pastor L. Frazier White, II Faith Tabernacle UFfCA Washington, D.C. 
Mrs. Geneva Benjamin Deacon Elvie McDowell, Sr. 
Deacon Robert Green, Sr. 
 
Family Tributes: Son & Granddaughter - Mr. Anthony L. Kitchings, Ms. Alaina Kitchings Granddaughter - Mrs. Aimee M. Garcia 
Granddaughter - Mrs. Joyce McPherson ~ "This Place" 
 
Acknowledgements 
 
Mrs. Virginia J. Kitchings 
 
Musical Selection 
 
"I Am Free" 
 
Saron Mass Choir 
 
Eulogy 
 
Reverend Leander Jones 
 
Musical Selection Sis. Christine Hudson & Saron Mass Choir "Every Time I Look Around" 
 
Recessional 
 
"I'll Fly Away" 
 
Saron Mass Choir 
 
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by Helen Steiner Rice 
When we are children, we are happy and gay and our mother is young and she laughs as we play. Then as we grow up, she teaches us truth and lays life'sfoundation in days o f our youth. 
When we were so oftenjust a "bad, little kid", We will often remember and then realize that Mothers are special and wonderfully wise. And as she grows older, we look back with love knowing that Mothers are "Gifts from above ". And when she "goes home" to receive her reward; she will dwell in God's Kingdom and "Keep housefor the Lord". Where she'll "light up"the stars that shine through the night and keep all the moonbeams "sparkling and bright". And then with the dawn, she'll put the darkness away As she "scours" the sun to new brilliance each day. So dry tears o f sorrow, for Mothers don't die. 
Theyjust move in with God and "keep house in the sky". 
And there in God's Kingdom, Mothers watch from above. 
To welcome their children with their undying love.