Josephine Kluttz Krider

Josephine Kluttz Krider, 94, of Salisbury passed away August 23, 2010, at her home. She was born March 15, 1916 in Rowan County. She was the daughter of the late Charles Harris and Daisy Graber Kluttz, grew up in Salisbury attending the city schools and graduated from Salem College in 1937. She married Kerr Julian Krider May 21, 1938. Jo was an active member of First Presbyterian Church where she served as president of the Women of the Church and was awarded an Honorary Life Membership. As the church celebrated its 150th anniversary in 1971, she contributed by compiling church history and serving as anniversary committee chairman. For 20 years she maintained current church history for the church Heritage Room with collections of books, pictures, scrapbooks, and memorabilia. She was a charter member of Books and Arts Club organized in 1938 and a charter member of the Salisbury Historical Foundation. Home was her passion. She made it a haven for family and friends with her gift of hospitality and cooking. Family recipes were gathered printed and shared. In later years she contributed and served on the committee that published “Blended Blessings”, a cookbook published by the church. She will be mostly remembered for her love and encouragement to family members and others. Survivors include her husband of 72 years, Kerr Julian Krider, son Kerr Julian Krider Jr. of Decatur Georgia, daughter Jennie Lynn Hatcher and husband William of Augusta, Georgia. Grandchildren, John Mark Hatcher and wife Heidi of San Diego, CA, Anna Kate Hitchcock and husband Rev. Nathan Hitchcock of San Diego, Ca and six great grandchildren, Ellie, Drew, Abby, Toby, and Whitney Hitchcock and Chase Josephine Hatcher of San Diego, CA. Memorial service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday August 25, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Jim Dunkin and Rev. Dr. Randal Kirby. Visitation will be 5:30 – 7:30 PM Tuesday at Summersett Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church 308 W. Fisher St., Salisbury, NC 28144 and Rowan Regional Hospice 720 Grove St., Salisbury, NC 28144. Summersett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com

Josephine Kluttz Krider

March 15, 1916 - August 23, 2010