Answer Lena Simmons-Stovall, 83

Answer Lena Simmons-Stovall was born August 13, 1941, to the late Roosevelt Buchanan and Lucy Harris in Columbus, Mississippi. She peacefully entered eternal rest Wednesday, August 21, 2024. She was raised by her loving mother and the late Mr. Hugh Bob Harris.

Answer affectionately called Kitty” by her family and friends was one of the funniest, craziest, most loving people you could ever meet. She was full of fun and a joy to be around so long as you didn’t get on her bad side.

She attended the public schools in Columbus, Mississippi and later relocated to Bridgeport, Connecticut. She was employed with BIC Corporation until she retired.

She was a great cook and enjoyed it very much; she also enjoyed listening to music and working in her garden. 

Kitty loved her family and really enjoyed getting together with them. Her children and grandchildren meant the world to her. 

Kitty was predeceased by one son, Arthur Luster; one brother, Dave Harris; and three grandsons, Brandon, Antoine and, Arthur. She leaves to cherish her loving memories one son, Willie Luster; and two daughters, Barbara (Harold) Forbes and Tisha Simmons; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Harry; and four sisters, Darlene, Elaine, Rosie, and Diane. Kitty also leaves to cherish her loving memory to a host of nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Kitty will be missed by those who knew and loved her. 

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