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Mrs. Ethel L Gilbert Kidd, 81, departed this life on Monday, August 12, 2019 after an extended illness.

Ethel was born August 13, 1937 in Winding Golf, WV, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Gilbert.

Ethel was a nurse by profession, having retired from the VA Medical Center. After retirement, she became a home health caregiver to many who were in need of her services.

Ethel was a member of St. Matthew AME Church, Beckley, for over 60 years. She gave her life to Christ at a very early age.

Ethel, after graduating from Stratton High School with the 1956 class, married the love of her life, Millard William Kidd. To this union, one son, William “Billy” Kidd was born.

Ethel and her family moved to NY, where she began her nursing career. After retirement she and her family moved back to Beckley, WV, where she reconnected with her home church. The church she first gave her life to Christ.

Ethel, affectionately known as “Tee Tee”, was always there with affectionate hugs and kisses and much love for her family. Her favorite slogan was “I love you”.

Ethel was a great conversationalist and love to talk or chat to anyone. She never met a stranger.

Ethel was an excellent decorator and loved to decorate for every season. She will be greatly missed by those she left behind.

Ethel leaves loving and missing her, her husband, Millard Kidd; son, Billy Kidd of Los Angeles, CA; sister, Geraldine Gilbert of Beckley, WV; niece, Kim Gilbert; great-niece, Raine Hill of Beckley, WV; great-nephew and caregiver, Josh Barrett of Beckley, WV; great-nieces; great-nephews; sisters-in-law; brother-in-law and a host of extended relatives and friends

Funeral service will be 11:00am Saturday August 17, 2019 at St. Matthew AME Church 103 Mills Ave. Beckley with Rev. Debra Smoot and Rev. Millicent Green officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Beckley.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church.

Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail.com

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley