Helen V. Kittle

Helen V. Kittle, age 96, departed this life on December 10, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Lloyd Kittle; parents William Drago, Wyoma Drago, Harry Boso and sisters (Anna Jane Salser, Wilma Kountz, Betty Robbins). Surviving family members include her three children Ava Ann Goldsberry (Dale), Ralph Larry Kittle (Reda) and Maurice Kittle (June Kittle, Linda Collins). She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren: Kevin Goldsberry (Kristi), Mark Goldsberry (Sarah), Craig Goldsberry (Leslie), Michael Kittle, Maurine Kittle, Nathan Kittle (Laura), Matt Kittle, Katie Kittle, Andy Kittle (Katie) and Claire Kittle Dixon (Josh Dixon). Great grandchildren also survive her, they include: Dustin Goldsberry, Jake Goldsberry, Ben Goldsberry, Maggie Goldsberry, Curtis Goldsberry, Alex Goldsberry, Morgan Kittle, Jack Kittle, Ava Kittle, Walker Kittle, Madeline Kittle, Max Kittle, Julia Loveman, Jenna Loveman, Darcy Cunningham and Megan Cunningham. Helen was an exceptional matriarch and lover of family. She cared for her husband, Lloyd during his final years with Alzheimer's. She was a strong, proud, dutiful wife and mother who stopped at nothing to provide for those she cared for. Helen was a Girl Scout leader, member of the Methodist Church, active in the PTA, School board, Garden Club, VFW Auxiliary and Eastern Star. Helen was a tremendous cook and created a tradition of celebrating life through food, always surrounded by family. Born in Sandyville, West Virginia, she spent the lion's share of her life in Ohio, primarily in The Plains and Circleville. In retirement, she and Grandpa retired in Venice, Florida. There, they enjoyed the riches of retired life by golfing, playing cards and always warmly hosting family gatherings. The Kittle family celebrates the tremendous legacy she left for us. Helen will be missed but she leaves with us a keen awareness of the incredible years she spent with us. We will proudly carry on the values of love and family she so generously demonstrated to all during her time here. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity, and visit your Mother or Grandmother and tell them you love them. Visitation hours are 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM January 8, 2015, The Farley Funeral, 265 S. Nokomis Avenue, Venice, Florida, 34285. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, January 9, 2015, Grace United Methodist Church Sanctuary, 400 Field Avenue East, Venice, Florida, 34285. Immediately following the funeral service, a graveside service will be held at Venice Memorial Gardens. Visitation Information Date: Thursday, January 8, 2015 Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Farley Funeral Home - Venice Chapel Address: 265 Nokomis Avenue South Venice, FL 34285 941-488-2291 | Map Service Information Date: Friday, January 9, 2015 Time: 11:00 am Grace United Methodist Church Address: 400 East Field Avenue, , Venice, FL, 34285 | Map Cemetery Information Date: Friday, January 9, 2015 Venice Memorial Gardens Address: 1950 Center Road, , Venice, FL, 34292 (941) 493-4246 | Map