Catherine Sih Nkuo

With sadness, we share that Catherine Sih Nkuo, our beloved matriarch, passed away on May 26, 2024, at 91 years old in Lawrenceville, Georgia. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Nawain Catherine Sih Nkuo was born on May 7, 1933, in Njinikom, Cameroon. She was the first born child of Bobe Edward Nsom and Mama Bertha Bih. She spent part of her early years in Lagos Nigeria, where her father worked. As a young girl, she attended the prestigious Saint Anthony Catholic School, Njinikom Cameroon, which at the time attracted young men and women from all parts of English speaking Cameroon and beyond. In her young adult years, she served her community as a primary school teacher at Saint Anthony Catholic School Njinikom, her alma mater. On January 6, 1953, she married Thaddeus Nkuo in Saint Anthony Church in Njinikom. A devoted wife, she took pride in raising five daughters and two sons while supporting her husband throughout his teaching and diplomatic service. Her husband’s career and the family’s commitment to their country meant they traveled and resided in several different cities over the years, in Cameroon, Nigeria, the USA, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands During that time, she lovingly hosted in her home, students, dignitaries, and other guests from around the world. Catherine was unwavering in her Catholic faith. In 1964, she was one of the founding members of the Catholic Women’s Association in Njinikom, a nonprofit and apolitical lay private association of Christ’s faithful governed by the Code of Canon Law. She found joy in attending church services, praying the rosary and crafting hand-made jewelry and rosaries, which she donated to others and gifted to her loved ones, who still keep and cherish them today. She and her darling husband served as Communion Ministers in their Parish in The Hague. A natural fashionista, Catherine attended courses at beauty and fashion institutions and obtained a diploma at the renowned Lawanda School of Beauty Culture, Washington D.C. in 1971 to nurture her interests in design and hair styling. During her stay in London, she made time to impart skills in dress making to young ladies in the neighborhood who had come to learn about her expertise. But more than that, she loved spending time with and showering love upon her family. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren fondly remember her cooking and baking, particularly her delicious pound cake. In the years since her husband’s passing, she found support from her family and comfort in her belief in God. She is survived by her children Theresia, Hyacinth, Lucy, Veronica and Elizabeth; sons-in-law Fon, Sebastian and David; daughter-in-law Leonie; grandchildren Diom, Naintang, Chuoh, Kimbeng, Sylvia, Fon, Victor, Kuma, Sih, Bih, Tabitha, Bimi, Bemsi, Mboini, Isabelle and Huxley; great-grandchildren Jada, Nayah, Kaiden, Benjamin, Karlie, Thaddeus, Micah and Kaavia; other relatives and countless friends. In describing their 68 years of marriage, her husband once said, “Our life together has been a blissful and soul-enriching experience.” A more accurate sentiment does not exist. She warmed the souls of everyone who loved her, and she would be forever missed. A public viewing and prayer service will take place on Friday, 12th July 2024, at Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home, 914 Scenic Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 followed by a funeral mass at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, located at 6439 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542. Internment will take place on Saturday, 13th July 2024 at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, 5979 New Bethany Rd, Buford, GA 30518. Please express your condolences here on our website. Professional services have been entrusted to Gregory B. Levett & Son's, Lawrenceville. If you have questions please call, 770-338-5558.

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Catherine Sih Nkuo

May 7, 1933 - May 26, 2024