As the state's first lady, Kitchin held "at home" days at the North Carolina Executive Mansion to encourage visits from the public.

[1] She was denied funds to refurbish the mansion as part of budget cuts made during her husband's administration.

[2] Because of these budgeting plans, Kitchin did not make any renovations or do any redecorating at the mansion, but did host many parties and events.

[1] The family lived in Scotland Neck and, prior to that, at a mansion in Person County.

[4] Kitchin died on November 4, 1956, and was buried in the Baptist Cemetery in Scotland Neck, North Carolina.