Annie Kittrell

Norfolk - Annie Beatrice 'Belle' (Hawley) Kittrell, 80, of the 3000 block of Saint Mihiel Avenue, transitioned to her home in heaven on the morning of April 24, 2010. She was at home surrounded by family. Annie was born August 29, 1929, in Oxford, NC, to the late W. Luscious Hawley and Martha Jane (Smith) Hawley. She was the youngest of 12 siblings. Her surviving siblings include her sister Emma Dawes, Toney Hawley, and Ila Burt, all of Oxford, NC. Annie married the late Ira Kittrell September 26, 1946 and together they had three children. Annie was educated in the Granville county public schools. She joined the family church as a child at New Hope Granville Missionary Baptist, and joined Huntsville Baptist after she married. Annie lived majority of her adult life in Red Bank, NJ where she careered as a Nanny. Her hobbies were enjoying family and friends, gardening, cooking, and loving life. In 1995, she moved to Norfolk, VA to be closer to her children. She enjoyed visiting family in different areas and traveling with her children, grand-children, and great-grand children all over the United States. She rededicated her life to Christ this past year and joined Trinity Baptist in Chesapeake, VA. After a courageous spiritual battle with cancer Annie has graduated with her wings and joined her home in heaven. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Danny (Brenda) Kittrell Sr. of Korea; daughters and son-in-laws, Maxcine (Edward) Smith of Jacksonville, NC, and Ivy (Michael) Battle of Chesapeake, VA; grandchildren, Danny (Diane) Kittrell Jr. of Adamstown, Maryland; Nicole (Charles) Hunter of Durham, NC; Tavane' and Nekida Battle of Chesapeake, VA; Terrell Kittrell of Bloomfield, New Mexico; Sedric Kittrell of Fort Worth, TX; and Charles Smith of Jacksonville, NC. Annie has nine great grandchildren, Ebony, Danny III, and Isaiah Kittrell; Lauryn and Cameron Hunter; Sedric Kittrell Jr.; and Devion and Sahles Kittrell and Tayjah Smith. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at J. T. Fisher Funeral Services, 1080 N George Washington Hwy., Chesapeake, VA from 4 pm until 7 pm. A life celebration service will be held at Huntsville Baptist Church on Hwy 96 in Oxford, NC on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. The family has entrusted J. T. Fisher Funeral Services to handle the final care arrangements. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.jtfisherfuneralservices.com

Annie Kittrell

August 29, 1929 - April 24, 2010