Catherine (Kit) Vereen McKenzie 95, of Plymouth, FL, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 30, 2019.
The family will receive friends Friday, January 3, 2020 at Loomis Funeral Home, 420 W. Main Street, Apopka, FL from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The Celebration of Life service will follow in the Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Entombment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka, FL.
Catherine was born May 4, 1924 in Ash, North Carolina, daughter of the late Esta Lee and Fairy Mildred Vereen. She retired from Zellwood Elementary School after 30+ years of service. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tangerine in Mt. Dora, FL.
She is survived by son, Robert (Pat) McKenzie of Calabash, NC; son James McKenzie of Eustis, FL; daughter, Lynette (Tom) Kalama of Oceanside, CA; grandchildren, Larry McKenzie of Memphis, TN; Daniel McKenzie of Apopka, FL; Makayla Kalama of Omaha, NE; two brothers, Zodock (Bessie) Vereen of Bolivia, NC and Pearly Vereen of Ash, NC; sister, Bobbie (Hubert) Inman of N. Charleston, SC; and life long friend Alma Laws; predeceased brother James Vereen.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, Tavares, FL.
Service
Visitation
Loomis Funeral Home Chapel
420 West Main Street, Apopka, Florida 32712
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Service
Loomis Funeral Home Chapel
420 West Main Street, Apopka, Florida 32712
1:30pm
Gregg & Katy Pruett says
Lynette, our hearts go out to you and your family during this emotional and sorrowful time. We have followed your mother’s journey over the past several years; the love and dedication you’ve given her and James is admirable – no one could’ve done more. We know you’re surrounded by friends and family who love and support you and that makes us happy.
Earl & Agnes Ward says
May you find comfort in God’s love and the strength you need in the days ahead. We will be praying for your safe travels. We love you all.
Earl &Agnes Hickman Ward
Rosemary Kahoun Free says
I can’t begin to understand the grief of losing a mother, but you have been a stalwart soldier and I know she will look over and after you always.
Mary Sanders says
My heart goes out to all of you but it should bring you comfort to know she is at peace and safe in the arms of Jesus. She was one of the 1st people I met [along with Mary) when I moved here in 1956. She touched so many lives in the church and at Zellwood Elementary and that is quite a legacy. May God bless all the family.
Mary Tryon Ables says
So sorry for your loss. Sympathy and prayers for family.
Tammie Ingalls Boatwright says
I am so sorry for your loss….I know you are hurting and how you feel like you can’t breathe. Losing our mother is one of the hardest things in life. Know you are so loved and your mother is at peace now rejoicing in heaven and the happiest she has ever been. You are all in my prayers….may God give you peace and comfort only He can give during the coming days.
Ruth Owens says
So sorry to hear of your loss, Kit was a special lady! Didn’t learn of her passing until tonight, would have attended service if I would have known.
Went to church with her years ago at Plymouth Baptist Church.