Lennie Applegate "Nini" Givens

1952 - 2020

Lennie "Nini" Applegate Givens passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Jerry Saunders, her mother "Cleety" Dunn Shoemaker, her father Ambers Shoemaker, her sister Cindy Carrillo, and her brother Allen Hunter. She leaves behind her devoted brother and companion, Robert Applegate, and her longtime best friend and partner, Ronnie Massett. Also survived by her sister, Letitia Weisner (Kevin), and all of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and stepchildren, Cyndi Rancatore Cramer (Randy), Gary Rancatore Jr., Tiffany Rancatore (Cody), and Sabrina Powe (Matt), Toni Mae, Nicholas "Nikko" (Colby), Miranda (Eric), Indy, Jacodi, Colin, Jocie, Emrie, Nalani, Ronny, Riechelle (Terry), Kassi, Shane, Cindy, and their children. Lennie was born in New Orleans and grew up in Chalmette. She later moved to Bay St. Louis, and split her time between those places. Throughout her life she was a poll worker and florist, among other things, but her favorite job was bartending, where she met many of her friends and organized so many fundraisers for people in need and her community. Most recently, her love of cats led her to begin rescuing strays and partnering with organizations to get them medical care and "furever" homes, keeping many of them herself. Nini was a loving mother and grandmother who raised her granddaughters as her own. She was a generous soul, constantly giving of herself and what little she had. Spontaneous and fun-loving, she enjoyed parties, concerts, festivals, and being surrounded by her extensive family and friends. She will be missed more than anyone can know. Services will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in her memory to www.FriendsoftheAnimalShelter.org in Hancock County, MS. Please visit www.honakerforestlawn.com to sign guestbook. Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.