Evelene Kidd

“The Most Important Person on earth is a mother. She cannot claim the honor of having built Notre Dame Cathedral. She need not. She has built something more magnificent than any cathedral -a dwelling for an immortal soul, the tiny perfection of her baby’s body. . . The angels have not been blessed with such a grace. They cannot share in God’s creative miracle to bring new saints to Heaven. Only a human mother can. Mothers are closer to God the Creator than any other creature; God joins forces with mothers in performing this act of creation. .. What on God’s good earth is more glorious than this: to be a mother?”~ Venerable Jozsef Cardinal Mindszenty

Grandma, your life has been a wonderful example and you have taught us invaluable lessons, but most of all, you have loved us. While in school, you gave Davy and me a goal; to get out of school and visit one of God's greatest gifts; You!!!! You gave birth to Mommy who gave birth to us. We owe you our lives. You watched Mommy and us take our first steps. Now we ask you to be there to see us take every future step guiding us and teaching us and granting us God's greatest gift; your love!!!! May God bless you!! Love, Jimmy

KIDD, Evelene age 92 of Springfield passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2024. She was born on September 18, 1932 in Magaffin County, Kentucky, the daughter of Elmer and Zula (Williams) Wright. In addition to her parents, Evelene was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, Atlee "Pat" Kidd; her son, Larry Mullins; daughter, Karen Kidd as well as loving half siblings. She was a deeply devoted and loving mother to her children, Kathy (James) Canvin, Paul (Bobby) Kidd and Carolyn (Tom) Harlow; grandchildren, Davey, Jimmy, Justin (Lindsay), Katrina, Thomas "Hank" (Beth), Zakary (Geri) and William; great-grandchildren Nicholas, Annie, Jeremiah, Jonathon, Joshua, Atley Christine, Atlee and Taylin as well as several great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by siblings: Zelda, Edna, Myrtle, Annie and Daryl; brother-in-law, Glen Kidd and numerous nieces, nephews, neighbors and dear friends. Evelene devoted her whole life to her family and proudly wore the title of wife, mother, grandmother and sister. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Jackson Lytle & Lewis Life Celebration Center. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.jacksonlytle.com