Kitty Nelle Giffin

Kitty Nelle Giffin, 64 of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, January 17th, 2021, in Marietta, GA. She bravely battled colon cancer for five years with unwavering faith and optimism. Kitty’s Life and Passions Kitty Nelle Giffin was born in Lawrence, Kansas to Eddina Symns and Dr. Kim Giffin. She graduated from Lawrence High School in 1974 and attended the University of Kansas (GO JAYHAWKS!). Throughout her life, Kitty was a musician and a teacher. She played and taught the violin, piano, guitar, and sang professionally. Kitty also taught academic subjects, and was highly proficient in mathematics. She graciously shared her musical talents, love for the arts, and her knowledge through tutoring, and was even fluent in Spanish. Kitty converted to Catholicism at age 20, and devoted her energy to the church through music and fellowship. She worked at the Emory Catholic Center in Atlanta, GA for many years. During the many seasons of her life, Kitty made innumerable friends and beautiful music. Her legacy will endure through the love and adoration of her daughter and grandchildren. Kitty Nelle Giffin is preceded in death by her mother and father, a brother, Charles Giffin, and a sister, Sue Carol Giffin Schiefelbusch. Kitty is survived by her daughter, Jacquelynne Young and son in law, Alec Young, as well as their three children, Charlotte, Thomas, and Isabella Young. Memorials may be made in Kitty’s honor to: University Catholic Center at Emory University c/o Vickie Voll 1753 N Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30307 Giving — University Catholic Center Emory University Amargosa Opera House c/o Fred Conboy 608 Death Valley Junction Death Valley, CA 92328 https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/amargosaoperahouse