Massamba Née Celine

Massamba Née Celine obituary, Lexington, KY

Massamba Née Celine

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Massamba Celine Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Main St. on Mar. 21, 2026.
Massamba Née Celine, age 90, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.

She was born on March 22, 1935, in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. Celine earned an associate degree and devoted her life to education, teaching and guiding others with care and dedication. She was a faithful member of Cathedral of Christ the King Catholic Church.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving children: Solange Massamba, Didace Massamba, Brigitte Massamba, Patrick Massamba, Rita Massamba, Hortense Massamba, and Lucie Massamba; several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; along with many extended family members and friends who will forever hold her in their hearts.

A Funeral Mass in memory of Massamba Née Celine will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the King, located at 299 Colony Boulevard, Lexington, Kentucky, 40502.

She will be laid to rest in her homeland of Brazzaville, Republic of Congo.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, 463 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky, 40507, is honored to be in care of arrangements for Celine Née Massamba.

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Céline Née Massamba, âgée de 90 ans, de Lexington, dans le Kentucky, est décédée paisiblement le lundi 26 janvier 2026 au Centre médical de l'Université du Kentucky.

Elle est née le 22 mars 1935 à Brazzaville, en République du Congo. Céline était titulaire d'un diplôme d'études supérieures et a consacré sa vie à l'éducation, enseignant et guidant les autres avec soin et dévouement. Elle était une fidèle paroissienne de la cathédrale du Christ-Roi.

Elle laisse dans le deuil ses enfants bien-aimés : Solange Massamba, Didace Massamba, Brigitte Massamba, Patrick Massamba, Rita Massamba, Hortense Massamba et Lucie Massamba ; plusieurs petits-enfants et arrière-petits-enfants ; ainsi que de nombreux membres de sa famille et amis qui garderont à jamais son souvenir dans leur cœur.

Une messe de funérailles en mémoire de Massamba Née Celine sera célébrée le vendredi 27 mars 2026 à 11h00 à la Cathédrale du Christ-Roi, située au 299 Colony Boulevard, Lexington (Kentucky) 40502.

Céline sera inhumée dans son pays natal, à Brazzaville, en République du Congo.

Les pompes funèbres Kerr Brothers, situées au 463 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky, 40507, sont honorées de prendre en charge les arrangements funéraires de Céline Née Massamba.
Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Main St.

463 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40509

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Upcoming Events

Mar

27

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Cathedral of Christ the King

299 Colony Blvd, Lexington, Lexington, KY 40502