Zannie Mae Kirt

Zannie Mae Simpson Kirt was born in Lee County, Alabama on December 5, 1937. She was born to Curtis Simpson and Rosie Mae Calloway. She was affectionately cared for by her grandfather, Willie Mack Callaway and grandmother, Willie Mae Callaway. Her eight siblings are: Leginia Chandler, Tywanna Wagner, Sadie Mae Swanson, Gwendolyn Wagner, Horace Wagner, Jr., Josie Lee Wilson, Ethel Mae Pope and Luvenia Bentley. Zannie was educated at the Lee County Training School with an AA degree as a LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse. Once her family grew, she transitioned from nursing to the honored profession as a Home-maker. She met and married J.C. Kirt on September 8, 1957. To this union, four daughters were born: Wilhemina Kirt Ford of Apopka, Florida, Cynthia Renae Green (Clark), Deltona, Florida, June Brown (Morris), Orlando, Florida and Tamiko Kirt of Apopka, Florida and one son, J. C. Kirt, Jr. Zannie was preceded in death by her parents: Curtis Simpson and Rosie Mae Callaway; grandparents, Willie Mack Callaway and Willie Mae Callaway; four siblings, Horace Wagner, Jr., Josie Lee Wilson, Ethel Mae Pope and Luvenia Bentley, son: J.C. Kirt, Jr. and grandson, Morris Brown, Jr. Zannie was very proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren: James E. Ford, III of Los Angeles, California, Charryse Green (Reggie) of Miramar, Florida, Shannon Brinson (Ryan) of Orlando, Florida, Carena Jackson (William) of Bowie, Maryland, Charity Brown of Orlando, Florida and Taylor Sharper of Orlando, Florida; great grandchildren: Genesis of Orlando, Florida, “Ms. Lady”, Erin of Orlando, Florida, “Ms. Sweetie Pie”, Tiffany of Orlando, Florida, “Baby #1”, Caitlyn of Orlando, Florida, “Baby #2”, Trinity of Los Angeles, California, David of Bowie Maryland, “Mr. Man”, Makayla of Marimar, Florida, “Ms. Dimples” Carlie of Orlando, Florida, “Baby #3”, Alexis of Bowie, Maryland “Late birthday present”, Kingston of Oakland, California; she also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Final arrangements have been entrusted to: Peoples Funeral Home 600 Fonville Street Tuskegee, Alabama 36083 Phone: (334) 727-0140

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Zannie Mae Kirt

December 5, 1937 - September 8, 2022