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Catherine M. “Kitty” (Larkins) Brown, 100

May 23, 2020

Catherine “Kitty” Brown, 100, of Lititz passed away at Luther Acres Manor on May 23, 2020 after a battle with dementia. Born October 19, 1919, she was the daughter of the late John D. and Edith (Bixler) Martin. She was the loving wife of the late Edgar S. “Ted” Brown until his passing in 1983.

Kitty retired from Armstrong World Industries. After retirement she worked at Donneckers in Ephrata. Kitty also volunteered at the Fulton Opera House as an usher and at the Lancaster General Hospital as a Red Cross Gray Lady.

Kitty enjoyed playing cards, traveling and square dancing with her beloved Ted. She was a historian in her own right of the town of Lititz, which she treasured and loved as her home. She will be remembered for her style, grace, elegance and witty sense of humor.

Kitty had many grandchildren (24) and shared a special and distinct relationship with each one individually, but the common theme among them all was she truly loved them. She was the glue that bound the family, and regularly hosted holidays, which were always a festive event at her beloved family home.

Catherine is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline Brubaker, of Virginia Beach, VA, 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-great-grandchildren. In addition to being preceded in death by her husband and parents, Catherine was preceded in death by her son, Edward H. Larkins, Jr., of Florida.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Luther Acres for the many years of service, care and support to Kitty and her family. A special thank you is also extended to Hospice and Community Care of Lancaster who provided Kitty with the care, compassion and dignity during her final days in these most difficult and unprecedented times.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Conestoga Memorial Park, 95 Second Lock Road, Lancaster.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Community Care of Lancaster.

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June 09, 2020

To the family of Kitty Brown
She will be remembered as a beautiful lady – inside and out
We served together on the Board of ABWA and when our term ended, we continued our monthly get-togethers in the form of going out for dinner and Kitty and I were taking lessons from two of the other board members to learn the game of bridge. On occasion, Jackie would join the group. Kitty was an excellent hostess when it was her turn to hostess in her beautiful home. Kitty, thanks for those warm memories.
Sympathy, Love and Best Wishes
Carol Nicklaus

May 31, 2020

Brad and Melissa, 
Please accept my thoughts, prayers and condolences in the loss of your loved one. She apparently lived an awesome and busy life. May she now Rest In Peace. 
Love you,
Dottie
 

May 31, 2020

Sincerest condolences on the loss of this most memorable lady.  She was always with a smile and a laugh.  She was always a pleasure to care for and was always grateful for your care. Will always remember her love of good looking men and her well loved calendars    So many lives were made better with her quick wit and never ending smile.  Rest well Kitty.  There is surely a great party going on in heaven as we speak now that this special lady has come home
Nancy Russo

Services
Monday, June 08, 2020
1:00 PM
Conestoga Memorial Park
95 Second Lock Road
Lancaster, PA 17603
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