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Ms. Kitty L. Jernigan
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Ms. Kitty L. Jernigan

July 25, 1935 - May 20, 2019

CLAXTON: Kitty L. Jernigan, 83, passed away May 20, 2019, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. She was a native of Arkansas, but resided in Evans County, Georgia since 1975. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and did assisted living care for others. She loved her family, loved to read and watch soap operas. Ms. Kitty was preceded in death by her husband, Robert T. Jernigan and son, Robert (Robbie) K. Jernigan. SURVIVORS: four sons, Johnny Jernigan, Steven Ricketson, James (Buddy) Ricketson and Doug Lee; three daughters, Tracy Waters, Pam Swope and Becki Jo Kellen-Leno; daughter-in-law, Lisa Jernigan; 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Friday, May 24, 2019, 10:00 a.m., at Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery. BURIAL: Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements “Our Family Serving Your Family” “Since 1917” (912) 739-3338 www.nesmithfuneralhome.com

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CLAXTON: Kitty L. Jernigan, 83, passed away May 20, 2019, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. She was a native of Arkansas, but resided in Evans County, Georgia since 1975. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and did assisted... View Obituary & Service Information

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