Montia McKitric

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May 22, 1973 ~ December 8, 2020

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Montia McKitric, 47, gained her wings on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Ephraim McDowell Hospital. She was born in Harrodsburg, KY on May 22, 1973 to Ralph McKitric, Jr., and Martina Gayle McKitric. Montia was a woman of many skills. She studied for her RN at Midway University. Obtained her cosmetology license from Durham\'s Beauty School and most recently was a house assistant, at Isaiah House Treatment Center. She was an inspiration! Not only to the girls she worked with, but to those at the cancer center as well. Montia was a two-time breast cancer survivor and rang her final chemo bell Thursday, December 3, 2020, just 5 days before her passing. Montia has fought many battles during her lifetime. One of the greatest being, the loss of her late husband, Jason Vanover. Montia is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Georgie (Ralph Sr.) McKitric, and maternal grandfather, Plympton Walker. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son, Daryl Lafon Smith, and three daughters, Alexus Marché McKitric, Taylor Sabri Vanover and Savannah Leigh Vanover. Also, her sister, TriQuina (Vonnie) Harrison, a brother Brent McKitric, an honorary son, Micah McKitric and four grandchildren, Kayden Spicer, Maci Christison, Saegan Fox and Kamaree Jase Simpson. Her maternal grandmother, Gladys Walker. Her in-laws, Homer and Nancy Vanover. Services will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Stith Funeral Home in Junction City and officiated by Uncle Rodney Bishop Douglas. Pallbearers will be Daryl Smith Jr., Taylor Vanover, Savannah Vanover, Micah McKitric, TriQuina Harrison, and Craig McKitric. Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery. Visitation will be 11am - 1pm, prior to the service, Wednesday at Stith Funeral Home in Junction City. Memorial donations are suggested to be sent to Isaiah House. Please sign the online guestbook or send a Hug from Home. Visitation: 11am - 1pm, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Stith Funeral Home in Junction City Funeral: 1pm, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Stith Funeral Home in Junction City Burial: Bellevue Cemetery

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  25. I sorry for your lost and I prayer for the children and the family. She will be miss and everyone love her she was a nice person

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  29. Martina, Ralph Jr. and family, My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to each one of you. My heart aches in your pain, but yet it rejoices that she is with our Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ. May He heal your pain in time, may He comfort you with peace, May He strengthen each one of your faith in this difficult time. Donna Linton

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  34. To The Family of Montia: We are so sorry about the passing of Montia. It is always hard to lose a loved one but the loss of a child is losing apart of yourself. Montia went to Burgin with our children, and we watched her grow into a beautiful young lady. We haven\’t seen her for quite awhile. As the days to come we will remember you in our prayers and thoughts. Martina we are so sorry for the loss of Montia. She is at peace and she will live on thru those who knew her best! Joyce and Frankie Yocum

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  45. Ralph and Martina, I’m so sorry to hear of Montia’s passing. I hadn’t seen her in several years but she was a beautiful young woman. I pray for peace and comfort for your family during this most difficult time.

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  46. To the family and friends of Montia McKitric so very sorry for your loss. I never met this side of our family if I did I don’t remember.I was so happy when she rang the bell and thought everything was fine. Kind thoughts and prayers for family and friends and may God comfort during this time. God Bless you all.

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  49. So sorry to Tias family. We met in beauty school in Nicholasville it was 94/95. She was such an amazing friend and has been all these years. Seeing her ring that bell blessed my heart to only crush it 5 days later. Love you Tia RIP my sweet friend.

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  51. Hello my name was Tony Robinson when I attended Burgin Independent School with Montia and her older brother. My Dad was friends with late Mr. Ralph McKitric. My Dad also built some houses with Mr. McKitric. I met Montia in Kindergarten. I have respect for this family. My prayers are with the McKitric Family. I will always remember Montia flirting with Todd Russell. She was so fun. God Bless you all.

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