Kit was born July 29, 1923, in Long Beach, Mississippi to William and Celita (Woodcock) Allen.
Kit had a spirited and passionate nature, known by all who spent time with her.
She channeled this energy into taking care of the family home, her four children, and by supporting husband Ray with stocking vending machines and keeping the books of their business, Givens Vending.
Later in life, Kit brought that same spirit to the Goose Creek ISD Food Services division as a cafeteria worker. While there, she made many great friendships, creating cherished memories she spoke of fondly.
A devoted sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great and great-great-grandmother, Kit enjoyed spending time outside, playing games with family and friends, and attending church activities. A devout Christian, Kit was a member of Wooster Baptist Church for over 70 years.
Kit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Kit is preceded in death: by her parents, husband(s) Jesse (Ray) Givens and Edward Bryant; brothers Lucien, Henry (Ervan), Charles (Boyde), and James (Elbert) Allen and sisters Willie Belle (Bill) Switzer, Mattie Irene (Renie) Nichols, and Sarah Deloris Nichols.
Left to cherish her memory are daughters Judy Starett and husband Jim, Brenda Williams and husband Cliff, and sons Curtis Givens and wife Maureen, Linton Givens and wife Vanessa, ten grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren, and special nieces Barbara Switzer, Eleanor Martin and husband Dale, her church family, many friends and co-workers from her food service cafeteria days.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Ronnie Johnson and the staff and friends of Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care. The family greatly appreciates your loving kindness and attentiveness to Kit's well-being and comfort.
Earthman Baytown Funeral Home, 3919 Garth Road in Baytown, Texas will manage the visitation and viewing on Saturday, December 18, 2020, at 9:00 am, followed by a celebration of life at 10:00 am.
Pallbearers are Greg Givens, Bubba Givens, Bobby Meadows, Linton Givens, Tim Lancon and Cary Ranne. Honorary Pallbearers are Grant Williams.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wooster Baptist Church.
Memorial condolences to the family may be made online at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/baytown-tx/carrie-givens-9940398
