Catherine 'Kitty' Jefferson

Catherine "Kitty" Jefferson, age 82, devoted wife of the late Walter Jefferson, passed into heavenly rest on April 8, 2023 in Bridgeport Hospital of Bridgeport, CT. Born on April 24, 1940 in Halifax, VA to Samuel and Mable (Jones) Jennings, Kitty was the second of eight children. In the late 1960s, she moved to CT with her family to be closer to her grandmother and her aunts. Kitty was a devoted, loving parent to her five children Joyce, Carolyn, James, Walter, and Howard, and her loving heart only grew as her family grew into grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Kitty worked as a housekeeper for most of her life, but when she finally retired, she had worked for GE. She was a warm, vivacious, woman that enjoyed life to the fullest. She was known as "Grandma" to everyone in her community. Kitty was stubborn, funny, down-to-earth, and had the memory of an elephant; everyone who met her loved her dearly. Kitty enjoyed going to Atlantic City and Mohegan Sun playing the slots. Her family said of her, near the end of her life, "She didn't have the energy for anything until she got into that casino, and she would light right up." Kitty loved traveling and going to the casino with her niece Evelyn. Her favorite foods to eat are fried chicken, lobster, & her cold Pepsi. She especially loved sitting on her porch with her family & friends on Howard Avenue. Kitty was also a member of the Holiness Church of God for All People, INC. Kitty is predeceased by her parents, Samuel and Mabel Jennings; her husband, Walter Jefferson; her siblings Dorothy Jackson, Shirley Jennings, Edward Jennings, Edith Mae Alers, Mable Jennings, Ann Jennings, Sonny Jennings; her sons James Womack and Walter Jefferson; and her grandson Travis Walker She is survived by her children Joyce, Carolyn, Howard; her special granddaughter Lakesha ; her special grandson James "King"; her special niece/daughter Evelyn; her grandchildren Samara, Joyce, Sam; Alicia; Shynece, Walter Jr., Andrew, Isaiah, Destiny, Jahaira, Maya, Janiya; Synques, Howard Jr., Daishaun, Mya; her great-grandchildren Jonaihja, Eyga, Tyrone, Tyriana, Shynia, Shaniyah, DaeQwan, Ameir, Sania, Samiyah, Nyla, Charlee, Markay, Jonathan; CJ, Rhoneisha, Savannah, Malachi, Alijah, Kahliyah, Kamora, Mahkah, Royalty, Sarah; Jyn'eral; her great-great-grand-children Harmony, Ashton, Layla; host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and her sisters-in-law Christine and Emiline Jefferson. A host of friends and family will continue to honor and cherish her memory. Friends may greet the family Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 11:00am to 12:00pm. A funeral service will proceed from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm, all taking place at Messiah Baptist Church 210 Congress St. Bridgeport, CT 06604. Interment will follow to Park Cemetery 620 Lindley St, Bridgeport, CT 06606. Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Community Funeral Chapels 798 Park Ave. Bridgeport, CT. 06604 Tel:203-334-9999.Light a virtual candle or share a memory at communityfuneralchapels.com. Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of Catherine "Kitty" Jefferson, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Visitation Saturday, April 15th, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm, Messiah Baptist Church 210 Congress St. Bridgeport, CT 06604 Service Information Saturday, April 15th, 2023 12:00pm, Messiah Baptist Church 210 Congress St. Bridgeport, CT 06604 Interment Location Park Cemetery 620 Lindley Street Bridgeport, CT