Lenora Catherine Stoeffler

Lenora Catherine “Kitty” Stoeffler passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, in Biloxi, after a brief illness.

Kitty was a resident of Saucier and Gulfport since January 1991 coming from Mayport, Florida, when her husband was assigned to a new Navy station. She was born in Brunswick, GA and grew up in Palatka, Florida. She was a 1965 graduate of Palatka High School and a 1990 graduate of Jones College, Jacksonville, Florida.

Kitty is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Gordon Stoeffler, Sr.; her parents, Jacob Hoskins, Sr, Elsie Lee and Stepfather Calvin Lee; her daughter, Elizabeth Lewis; and siblings, Sharon Taylor and Jacob Hoskins, Jr. 

Survivors include her son, Gordon Stoeffler, Jr.; Grandchildren Ricky Lewis, (Gulfport), Rebecca (John) Platt, (Pascagoula) and Chloe Stoeffler, (Atlanta); Great Grandchildren, Abby and Brooke Platt and Nadia Warden; Sister Patsy (Gary) Motley, and Sister-in-Law Terri (Chip) Dew, (Jacksonville). Kitty also had several nephews and great nephews to cherish her memory.

Kitty loved poker and had weekly games on Sunday with her “Poker Girls” Sammie, Sally and Patsy. Sammie Jones was her Best Friend of over 30 years. She was known for her love of flowers, cooking, and baking. She loved yard “saleing” every Saturday with her sister Patsy. She was the Louise to Patsy’s Thelma. Always bringing home treasures they “needed” and just couldn’t pass up. Her Great Grandbabies were the apple of her eye. She loved spending time with them and was always ready to pull out a video to show “what these monkeys are doing now”. She showered everyone with Love. Her gentle soul and kind heart were felt whenever she was near. She never refused to help anyone no matter the need. Kitty was the “keeper of secrets”, the confidant, the Rock, the glue that held everyone together. The world was a better place because of her.

Kitty loved music. All genres but her favorites were “Doo Wop”, and she never missed the Grammy’s. Her collection of thousands of CD’s would crank up loud and play when she was home and crafting. She was extremely talented at sewing, crafting and making others feel special.

Services will be Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home, O’Neal Rd. The family will receive visitors beginning at 4 pm. A Celebration of Life service will begin at 5 pm and refreshments will be served. Kitty requested that everyone laugh and remember good times in her honor.

A special Thank You to all the friends and family that have brought condolences, food and refreshments. They are very much appreciated.

Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home, O’Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Lenora Catherine Stoeffler.