Kathleen C. Chretien, 98, of Barboursville, Virginia, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024.

Born on September 17, 1926, she was the daughter of George and Eva Crickenberger. In addition to her parents, Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, Paul A. Chretien, and her son, Daniel G. Chretien.

Kathleen was raised and lived her early life in Earlysville, VA. She was a graduate of Broadus Wood High, class of 1945. Her journey continued when she moved to Washington DC shortly after and met Paul. They were married in 1948 and began her next phase of raising and caring for her family. 35 years or so later, to fulfill her dream, she moved back to Virginia where she and Paul started over with a new place to call home. Owl Ridge Farm became a place for all to gather and spend time together as family and friends. It will be remembered for many special occasions and life events.

Kathleen is survived by her children, Judith, Richard, Diane, and Michael; her siblings, sister Nyra and brother Jack; her grandchildren, Jennifer, Jessica, Colton, James, Grayson, Laura, Emily, and Simone; and eight beloved great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held beginning at 1:30 PM with a viewing and reception of guests, with a rite of Christian Burial Funeral Mass at 3:00 PM, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at St. Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church in Orange, Virginia. Interment will follow at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

 In lieu of flowers, contributions can be to Medi Home Hospice, 941 Glenwood Station Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22901