Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Designer and philanthropist Sunita Kumar, Mother Teresa aide, dies
Sunita Kumar was an artist, designer and philanthropist who helped Mother Teresa.
She died at her home on Thursday afternoon.
She was 84 years old.
Her son said she had been unwell and lost her sight two years ago.
Sunita first met Mother Teresa in 1967.
She later worked with Mother Teresa and the Missionaries of Charity.
The organization thanked her for helping poor people and supporting its work.
Sunita is survived by two children, their spouses and nine grandchildren.
Her family plans to hold a memorial meeting on Saturday.
Sunita Kumar, an artist, designer and philanthropist, died at her Middleton Street home on Thursday afternoon.
She was 84 and had been ailing after losing her sight two years ago.
Kumar first met Mother Teresa in 1967 and worked closely with her for the rest of her life.
She is survived by her son Arjun Kumar, daughter Gita Pandit, their spouses and nine grandchildren.
Her family is planning a memorial meeting on Saturday; her daughter Preah Narang died last year.
- Who
- Sunita Kumar, an artist, designer and philanthropist who worked closely with Mother Teresa.
- What
- She died at the age of 84.
- When
- Thursday afternoon; the articles do not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- At her home on Middleton Street.
- Why
- Her son said she had been ailing and had lost her sight two years earlier.
- Age at death
- 84
- Occupation
- Artist, designer and philanthropist
- Connection to Mother Teresa
- Met Mother Teresa in 1967 and worked with her for the rest of her life
- Family
- Survived by son Arjun Kumar, daughter Gita Pandit, their spouses and nine grandchildren
- Predeceased family member
- Her daughter, Preah Narang, died last year
- Memorial
- The family is planning a memorial meeting on Saturday
- Spouse
- Formerly married to tennis champion Naresh Kumar