Julie Pugh Kitts's obituary , Passed away on January 25, 2026 in Salem, Virginia

Julie Pugh Kitts

June 9, 1956 - January 25, 2026 (69 years old)

Salem, Virginia

Julie Pugh Kitts's obituary , Passed away on January 25, 2026 in Salem, Virginia

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John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory

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Julie Pugh Kitts

June 9, 1956 - January 25, 2026 (69 years old)

Salem, Virginia

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Julie Pugh Kitts Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Julie Pugh Kitts of Salem, Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Julie Pugh left this world on January 25, 2026 at the age of 69, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Julie Pugh Kitts to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Garnet Lee Pugh and Eunice Frances Flowers Pugh; and her brother Richard Michael Pugh. She is survived by: her husband Foster M. "Rusty" Kitts, Jr.; her niece Cynthia Sledd (Kenny); her great-niece Klaudia Sledd; her sister-in-law Barbara Scott (Rick); her nieces and nephews, Tammy Jones, Missy Smith, Cissy Ratliff, Shannon Ratliff, Stephen Scott and Michael Forrester; and her close friend Cindi Kane. She is also survived by numerous great nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory



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February 2, 2026

Jeanne Bell wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Rusty, I'm so very sorry to heard of Julie's passing. My prayers are with you and family. I worked with Julie's at Ormond for many years. Hard working and a joy to work with. She will be missed. Sincerely, Jeanne Worrell Bell”


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John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home
305 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153

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John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home
305 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153

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