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Anita Kissentaner Obituary
1958-2015
Ms. Anita Kissentaner was born February 18, 1958, in Alton, Illinois to parents Angel and Burrell Wilkins, Sr. (both preceded her in death). She married Donnie Ray Kissentaner on August 2, 1984, who preceded her in death in 2010.
She attended Alton Senior High and graduated in 1977. In 1978, she moved with her baby girl, Anitra Clark, to Houston, Texas where she soon found a fresh start working at Memorial Hospital. After a few years, she began working for the State of Texas (Comptroller's Office from 1981 – 1989; followed by The Attorney General's Office from 1989 until she retired in 2011), making tons of friends and building great relationships at the Missouri City Office and the Dallas office.
Anita and her late husband, Donnie, moved to Forney, Texas in 2009, where they both became members of Little Flock Baptist Church. After 4 years, she later returned to Houston moving to the Richmond/Rosenberg area and becoming a member of Pilgrim Journey Baptist Church.
Anita leaves mourning one daughter, Anitra Clark, one grandson, Antonio Clark; she was also known as Momma Nita to her four (4) stepchildren, Donya Kissentaner, Phayedria Kissentaner (preceded her in death), Chaun Paul Williams, and Tawaki Taylor. Siblings Vanessa Winters (Wilson), Aleatha Riddlespriger (Marco), Burletta Durham, Burrell Wilkins (Clevie), David Wilkins (Nanette); and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
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Barbara
August 23, 2024
Hey Anita!! I miss you everyday!! We had some good time & lots of laughs and I thank you for blessing my life!! Tell Donnie Hello & I love him too! Love you always!!
Vern Howard
September 4, 2015
To the family your mom and my cousin Donnie were very special to me.Another one of Gods chosen vessel,that he called home.Donnie probably said to her girl what took you so long?I've been waiting on you.Yes they will be missed,But the memories live in our Heart,Abset,but yet present in our memories within our thoughts of them.Heaven rejoice when one of the Saints come home
September 3, 2015
Anita my dear friend, thank you for your friendship and being the best neighbor ever when you lived across the street from me. You were always there for me, a blessing! I love you and Donnie! I am sad but I know you are happy & healthy. I will miss you! To Nikki and Nickalos, thank you for sharing your mother with me, I lift you up in love & prayer!
Shirley Beckworth
September 3, 2015
I was blessed to have known you. I still can't believe you are gone. We were cousins by marriage, and friends by chance. You always had a smile on your face, pep in your step and kindness in your heart. That's the way I'll always remember you.
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robin wozniak
September 3, 2015
I remember all those great conversations we had at OAG! Your smile was infectious!
Wanda Beckworth
September 2, 2015
A nice individual whom I will much miss and remember.
Frances Hardaway
September 2, 2015
I worked with Anita at the State Comptroller's Office. She always had a beautiful smile that would light up the room. She was a character. I will never forget her. My condolences to the family.
JANICE NANCE-JOHNSON
August 30, 2015
NITA YOU WERE SUCH AN INSPIRATION ...ANOTHER ANGEL CALLED HOME.YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED...LOVE YOU AN INFINITY & BEYOND..
JANICE
Vanessa Winters
August 29, 2015
We love you so much!!!! I'm going to miss you very, very much. We would talk every day two and three times a day.
Now you are with the King!!!!!
Much love you sister Vanessa
OUR ANGEL
JAMES & SHANAY NELSON & FAMILY
August 28, 2015
I WILL MISS YOU . YOUR ARE LIKE A SECOND MOM TO ME. I KNOW YOUR SMILING DOWN ON US. I MISS YOUR SMILE AND OUR GIRL TALK ON THE PHONE. YOUR BEAUTY AND GRACE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND MY FAMILY'S HEART .WE LOVE U
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