Lawanna Akia Hyppolite, also known as “Kia,” was born on October 28, 1990 to Previland Hyppolite and Marcia Walker at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center in Fort Pierce, FL.

Lawanna Akia Hyppolite received her basic education in Fort Pierce, FL through the schools of Saint Lucie County. She graduated from Fort Pierce Central High School with honors in June of 2009. She attended Indian River State College for two years. She was a salesperson at Goodwill for several years before starting in the field of telemarketing in April of 2016 for Maximus until her passing. Lawanna (Kia) enjoyed reading novels , watching cooking channels on tv, spending time with family and friends, planning family vacations, and having fun at family gatherings. She was a loving mother to her only son of whom she adored. She was also a loving daughter, sister, aunt, niece, and cousin. Kia was always happy, smiling, and loving to everyone she came in contact with. Her love and smiles will truly be missed by those who loved her.

On Tuesday, February 9, 2022, Lawanna Akia Hyppolite “Kia” was called home to be with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her step father, Clenton Chambers; sister, Hyppoleshia Hyppolite; grandmother, Dorothy Goodman Walker; aunt, Leschia Goodman; uncle, Terry Walker.

She leaves to cherish her loving memories her loving son, Lester Bolt, III of Fort Pierce, FL; mother, Marcia Walker Chambers of Fort Pierce, FL; father, Previland(Elina Jerome)Hyppolite of West Palm Beach, FL; brothers, Joshua(Quetisha)Walker of Miami, FL, Ricaldo Hyppolite, Christopher Hyppolite, Emmanuel Hyppolite all of West Palm Beach, FL, Courtney Ziegler of Milton, FL; sisters, Detrease Walker, Nydia Walker, Jahmeshia Walker, Keria Bradley all of Fort Pierce, FL; Elyshar Hyppolite, Talia Hyppolite of West Palm Beach, FL; grandfather, Jessie(Vivian)Walker of Albany, GA; nephews, Deondre Gardner, Jordan Brunson, Demetrius Brunson, Brandon Campbell, Jeremi Campbell, Savalas Campbell, Joshua Walker, Jr., Cameron Lacrete, Jaiden Jean Baptiste, Julius Zeigler, Jasai Zeigler, Lee Laguerre, Jr., Mekhi Walker, Carlos Bradwell, Jr., Antwane Ferguson; nieces, Zakhia Gardner, Lariah Brunson, Lariona Brunson, Chyna Brunson, Ta’Keciya Stevens, Janiya Campbell, Jaylee Laguerre , My’AJah Evans, Londyn Ferguson, Azaria Thompson; great nieces, Delilah Carswell, Gionna Gardner; uncles, Jessie Walker, Jr., Rodney(Michell)Walker, Eric(Belinda)Walker all of Fort Pierce, FL, Chelvy(Vernita)Walker of Bishopville, SC, Tavorious Cooper of Fort Pierce, FL, Torrance Walker of Albany, GA; aunts, Patricia(Johnny)Lee of Sumpter, SC, Stephanie(Stevens)Hayes of Augusta, GA; best friend, QuaTeshia Shaw; godmothers, Sharon Wilcox, Robertha Boatwright, Willean; and a host of cousins friends who will miss Kia.

Public visitation for Lawanna Akia Hyppolite will take place on Friday, February 18, 2022 from 3:00pm-7:00pm at Stone Brothers Funeral Home in Fort Pierce, FL. Funeral services will convene on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Tabernacle Church of Deliverance in Fort Pierce, FL at 2:00pm. Burial will immediately follow in Riverview Memorial Park.

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