OAKLAND – Faye Kitchin, 80, passed away June 6, 2023, following a brief illness, with her family by her side.

She was born in Oakland on August 11, 1942, the daughter of Melville and Pauline (Mulliken) Knox. She graduated from Williams High School in 1961 and began working at Harris Baking Company.

While working at Harris Baking Company, she met her husband, Leroy Kitchin. They were married on Sept. 4, 1965 and celebrated 42 years together before he passed away in 2007.

She is survived by many family members and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, one brother, three sisters and a grandson.

At Faye’s request, there will not be a service, but a celebration of life will be announced at a later date. There will be a full obit on Lawry Brothers website, lawrybrothers.com.