The Virginian-Pilot
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              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Tuesday, July 23, 1996                TAG: 9607230193
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JOSEPHINE R. KIDDER

Josephine R. Kidder, 70, died July 17, 1996.

She was the widow of retired Major William ``Blink'' Kidder. Survivors include four sons, Steven, Stuart, Grover and George Righter; a brother, Fred Grover; and nine grandchildren. She was the great-granddaughter of J.E.B. Stuart. A retired guidance counselor for Hampton City Schools, Mrs. Kidder was a member of Who's Who of American Education.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 26, 1996, in Arlington National Cemetery.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY by CNB