Gladys Burgess Kitchens

January 1, 1923 - December 26, 2020

Gladys Burgess Kitchens, 97 died December 26, 2020 at home. She was born in Hartford CT. and moved to Rocky Hill, CT. 69 years ago. Gladys was predeceased by her parents Leonard Sr and Anna Burgess and her brother Leonard Burgess Jr. She leaves her brother Rutherford Burgess, her 3 daughters Pamela Washington (Paul), Janice Miller (Eugene) and Juanita Savage. She also leaves 4 grandchildren Paul Washington Jr. Michelle Savage, Ronald Savage Jr and Terry “Eddie” Wine (Kristy), and 11 great grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. Gladys worked for 30 plus years at G. Fox & Co. and retired as buyer from the store. She was a second Mom to all the neighborhood kids and was active in the Congregational Church. She was very active with the social seniors and the serenaders of Rocky Hill, visiting nursing homes singing and telling jokes. Gladys loved to travel and just had to hear “do you want to go” and she was ready. In her later years her eye sight started to fail her because of macular degeneration. It still never stopped her from doing what she wanted. Due to Covid 19 there will be no memorial service at this time. In the future we will have a celebration of her life. Please share online condolences, memories, and photos at Rosefuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, her family would like donations sent to: BrightFocus Foundation 22512 Gateway Center Drive Clarksburg, MD 20871