of Little Rock, AR
April 10, 1975 - January 21, 2026
Kristen Lahti, beloved daughter and sister, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, after a seven-year journey with dementia. Born with Down syndrome, Kristen faced life with remarkable grace. Her presence brought joy, as she exhibited sisu from her Finnish heritage - perseverance, grit, determination, and courage. She was cherished by her family and by those privileged to care for her, leaving behind a legacy of unconditional love.
Kristen worked at Presbyterian Village in Little Rock and at Chick-fil-A in four different North Carolina locations, where she was a valued employee for 21 years. She also served the Lord as a member of a three-person mime troupe and as a signer in a UMAR chorus, performing at various locations throughout North Carolina.
Kristen is survived by her parents, Marcia and Scott Lahti; her sister, Alice Freeman; and her brother, Gregory Lahti. She will be profoundly missed.
A Celebration of Life honoring Kristen will be held on Wednesday, January 28th, at 2:00 p.m. at Redeemer Community Church, 11512 W. David O. Dodd Rd., Little Rock, AR. The celebration will be livestreamed at https://redeemerlr.org/livestream. Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance.
Kristen's family finds comfort in knowing she is now with our Lord.
