Judy Loraine Kitchens

Judy Loraine Kitchens

73 Years of Love, Family, and Memories

The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M., Monday, November 9, 2026, at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 . Services will be at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in the Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Burial will follow at Llano Cemetery.

Judy Loraine Kitchens, 73, of Amarillo, Texas, was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Born in Amarillo, Texas, Judy lived a life filled with love, generosity, hard work, and devotion to her family. She believed in God, cherished her family, loved cooking, and took great pride in being called Mimi by her two granddaughters.

Judy had a heart of gold and was always willing to give to anyone in need if she was able. Her family meant everything to her, and she found happiness in spending time with those she loved. She was especially proud of her granddaughters and treasured every moment of being their Mimi.

Judy recently celebrated 22 years with Walmart, a place she truly loved working. Throughout those years, she cherished the many coworkers who became special friends and made countless memories along the way. She also met many wonderful customers who became special to her. She enjoyed visiting with people and making connections with everyone she met. Working wasn't just something Judy did; it was something she genuinely loved.

Judy is survived by her daughter, Tanya Smith, and son-in-law, Dean Smith; her two beloved granddaughters, Emilee Smith and Paige Smith; her sister, Lisa Chedester and husband Ernie of Amarillo; her brother, Skeeter West and wife Mirtha of Florida; her brother, Craig Lawlis and wife Eunice; brother-in-law Keith Burd and wife Renee of Amarillo; her sister, Becky Sinks of Amarillo; her brother, Bruce McCullum of Amarillo; and sister-in-law, Vera Huddleston and husband Waylon of Amarillo.

She also leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Judy truly enjoyed keeping up with each of them, following their lives, hearing their stories, and celebrating their accomplishments and milestones. She loved knowing what was happening in their lives and took joy in watching their families grow. They all held a special place in her heart.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Kitchens; her mother, Billie June Lawlis; her stepfather, Sid Lawlis; her father, Clovis West; her stepmother, Billie Faye West; her sister, Rhonda Burd; and her brother, Michael West.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to BSA Hospice of the Southwest for the extraordinary compassion, kindness, and care they provided Judy and her family during this difficult journey. Their comfort, support, and genuine love made an immeasurable difference. A very special thank-you to her nurse, Tanley, for the gentle care, compassion, and love shown to Judy. We will forever be grateful for the kindness shown to our family.

Though our hearts are broken by her passing, we find comfort knowing she is at peace and no longer suffering. Judy's love, generosity, and the memories she created will live on through everyone fortunate enough to have known her.

She may no longer be here for us to see, but she will forever be in our hearts. Her family will carry her love with them always, and she will forever be remembered as a loving mother, a proud Mimi, and a woman who made a difference in the lives of so many.