Wilda J. Kitchen

December 31, 1928 - December 11, 2020

Wilda June Kitchen, 91, of Cape Girardeau passed away peacefully on Friday, December 11, 2020, at Ratliff Care Center. Wilda was born December 31, 1928, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to the late George and Ethel Ford. She graduated from Cape Central High School in 1946 and on July 25, 1946, she married Paul (Jr.) F. Kitchen. They were married for 48 years when he passed away on September 24, 1994. Wilda was a charter member of First Pentecostal Church of Cape Girardeau where she served as secretary/treasurer, Sunday school teacher, organ and pianist and most of all was a shining example to all who knew her. She made countless meals and pot luck dishes for church gatherings, service was her specialty. If you knew her, she most likely invited you to her church. God and family were her top priority, in that order. She retired from Saint Francis Hospital in 1997 where she worked in the business office for 25 years. She was a very detailed, dedicated employee and made many friends along the way. Wilda is survived by one son, Paul A. Kitchen (Peggy), a Daughter-in-law Barbara Kitchen, all of Cape Girardeau. One special niece, Becky Driskell of Cape; one brother, Don Ford, Hewitt, Texas, four grandchildren, Angie (Bard) Womack, Alison (Chris) Moorman, Tatum (Kari) Kitchen, Kory (Lauren) Kitchen. Eight great-grandchildren, Lexi McMahon, Zach Morningstar, Max and McKenzie Moorman, Claire, Cole, Cooper and Luke Kitchen and one great, great grandchild, Ayden Michael Jenkins. Also surviving are many beloved nieces, nephews and family members. She was preceded in death by a son, Terry W. Kitchen, her parents, one sister, and three brothers. Our entire family would like to recognize the excellent care provided by the staff at the Ratliff Care Center over the past three years. Your loving kindness will never be forgotten. Due to Covid-19, a private family service will be held, with burial at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery. Darrell E. Faire of First Pentecostal Church in Cape Girardeau will officiate the service. In lieu of flowers please donate to Cape Public Schools Foundation, Terry W. Kitchen Scholarship, 301 N. Clark, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701.