Lena Fay Kinsey, 69, passed away peacefully Monday, July 27th, 2015.
“Memaw” as she was affectionately known by her family and friends was born April 26, 1946 to Roscoe and Dorothy Harrington in Norfolk, VA. “Memaw” loved taking care of people. She spent her life nurturing family and those she loved. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be deeply missed.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 32 years, Franklin Kinsey; three daughters: Tina Roberts and husband Donald, Bonnie Dana and husband Ellard, Cindy Harrell and husband Billy; six grandchildren: Taylor Roberts; Heather Litchfield and husband Austin, Bryan Dana, Justin Dana, Austin Parvin and Brooke Parvin; two great-grandchildren, Alana Litchfield and Haven Litchfield; brother, Richard Harrington, Sr. and wife Faye; niece, Emmalee Harrington and a nephew, Richard Harrington, Jr.
I held your hand and whispered goodbye. A last breath as we watched you die. Your skin swollen, bruised by all the things that they needed to use.
I stroked your hair and wiped your eyes, wanting so much for them to open and see me standing there. I was alone there in the world, alone with the agony growing inside me.
I watched those around me shed their tears and utter words of sorrow. How could they know I was dying inside.
I couldn’t and you wouldn’t face tomorrow. One last time I kissed your face and held your hand to touch my cheek. I wanted to carry you away from there. My frail mother was just too weak.
I heard all the people around me. The silence of machines now so loud. And now I walk away, my hearts now broken as I try to face the world.
A celebration of life will held at 6:00 pm, Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Family Choice Funerals & Cremations
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My heart goes out to the family.Lena was a very thoughtfull Person and always had a smile on her face. I’m sure she is looking down at us with that same smile. She will be missed but I know she is in Heaven now with other love ones R I P Lena we Love You . Your Brother In Law David and Sister in Law Dianne
So so sorry for your loss.Losing someone we love is a hard thing to go through. Remember the good times and know that she will always be there even when you think she isnt. Prayers for you all.
Heather and family you are in my thoughts and prayers! I am so sorry for your loss.
Love, Jane
I miss you mom,so much. I’m gonna really miss going to see you on my lunch hour from work. You are my best friend.I hope you are happy and walking now. Love Tina
I miss my mom so much.Nothing will ever look the same way again.I will walk through life with a bigger heart and never take things for granted.I will miss my best friend.And every day I look up to the sky I know you’re waiting for me .
My beautiful momma.. I miss you so. I still pray its just a nightmare. I feel so empty and my heart is broken. I love you my best friend. Im sending you kisses and I will see you again at the gates of heaven. Then, I will wrap my arms around you so tight. You are my angel momma…
So sad that the years have slipped by and I did not make more effort to spend time with my dear cousin. We had many good years as children and then as early teens. How happy Gloria and I were when Lena Fay was able to care for our children when they were small, we were so blessed to have her in our home each day. We will miss her and cherish her sweet memory. All our love and our prayers
Eddie, Gloria, Faith, Blake and Amanda
I will see you in heaven