Latreal Simmons Bond "Nana", age 66 passed away Tuesday February 20th, 2024 in Leavenworth, Kansas.
Latreal was born August 25th, 1957 to Catherine Barnes and Lonnie Simmons in Tifton, Georgia.
Her sibilings are Gloria Aponte, Deborah J Barber, and Richard Lee Collins

Nana Latreal came to Leavenworth in 1982.
She began her culinary career by running the Military Mess Hall on Fort Leavenworth, and later worked as a chef and head of culinary services in the metro area until she retired. She'd cater events, cook meals for those in need and loved to FOOD! In her free time she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, going to bingo, cooking, drawing, and thrift shopping.

Latreal was a deep Woman of Faith, never hesitating to offer her time to just talk, say a prayer or give words of encouragement to anyone who crossed her path. If your path crossed hers, she considered it a blessing and tried to bless your life in return.

In the days that have followed her passing, her family has received an amazing outpouring of love and support and memories. To include how she spent her last days here on Earth, which was reaching out to so many people and leaving everyone she could with a message of love, faith and wisdom.

Those who were fortunate enough to have her in their lives will always feel her absence, yet they will forever carry the imprint of her presence.

We love you, Nana, and thank you for your life. You will live on in the hearts of each and every one of us.

She is preceded in death by her sister Deborah J Barber, her brother Richard Lee Colins, her parents Catherine Barnes and Lonnie Simmons, & her two sons Michael Simmons and Lonnie Cohen.

Latreal is survived by her 3 daughters Sherie Rodriguez, Amina Bond, and Elisha Bond. Her 10 grandchildren Karina Bourcey, Iliana Goodman, Collin Goodman, Isabella See, Alena Thomas, Julius Hawkins, Gabriella Claypool, Kaiya Elliott, Hinami Elliott and Emma Elliott. Her sister Gloria Aponte and numerous Nieces, Nephews and Cousins.

We ask that you join us to honor her memory, celebrate her life & have a meal with Nana one more time.

Visitation will be held Wednesday February 28th, 2024 11:00am to 1:00pm
Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday February 28th, 2024 1:00pm to 3:00pm

**FOOD WILL BE SERVED AT 1:30PM**

If you would like to bring a dish you are also more than welcome to.