Alvergene Theresa Kittrell, 78, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on February 11, 2021. She was the widow of Richard Kittrell.
Mrs. Kittrell was born November 30, 1942, in Kingston, Jamaica, a daughter of the late Clifford Brown and Laurel Carmock.
Prior to her retirement, she was employed at the former St. Francis Home for Children in New Haven as a Family Therapist. She was a longtime member of Bethel A.M.E. Church in New Haven where she was a member of the Senior Choir, Pastor’s Aid, Board of Stewards, Caribbean Committee, and Lay Organization.
Mrs. Kittrell leaves to cherish loving memories, a daughter, Debbie Douglas; sons, Kenrick Turner and Richard E. Kittrell; grandson, Kenrick Turner, Jr. and his wife Corenthia Turner; two great grandchildren, Jaden and Journee Turner; a beloved-daughter-through-love, Pamela James; a precious god-daughter, Honella Davis; and a sister, Linneth Chin.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Vincent Brown and Oneson Williams.
A celebration of Mrs. Kittrell’s life and legacy will be held Monday, February 22, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Beulah Heights First Pentecostal Church, 782 Orchard St., New Haven. A walk-through viewing will be held at the church from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Anyone attending the celebration of life, viewing or burial must adhere to any COVID-19 safety precautions.
Dear Debbie, Pamela, Ken and Ritchie~
Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear mother Alvergene. Gene and I met when we worked together at the Yale Health Plan. We were friends for more than 45 years. Gene was such a pleasant woman and a very good mother and friend. Her smile and her laugh would light up a room.
I wish I could attend her services but due to COVID I do not go anywhere. I will be praying for and thinking of Gene and all of you tomorrow. Love, Suzanne
Sorry to hear about Genie’s passing. She was a wonderful woman who had a great sense of humor. She will be missed by all that knew her.
Dear Debbie and family members,
I too am very close with my mother so I can only imagine what you are feeling.
Your mother was always so kind to me, had a warm heart and a kind word. She was the very best!
She will be sorely missed. Rest in peace Gene.
Love always,
Simone
Dear Richard and Family,
Deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was truly caring and kind.
Our sincerest sympathies.
The Gilliams and Benson Family.
My prayers and condolences to you and your family.
My condolences to the family, your mom was a loving sweetheart who will be missed your in my prayers during this time.
I’m so sorry to hear of Mrs. Kitrell’s passing. I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Kintrell at Saint Francis Home for Children. She was a Social Worker who cared for the children. I had the opportunity to work as a counselor on the same unit where Mrs. Kitrell office was located. Enjoyed my conversations, her advice . She touched the life of many young boys. Never forgotton