In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kennedy was preceded in death by three brothers Edward, Lawrence, and Wilson Sledge and a granddaughter Christy Parks. Mrs. Kennedy worked for a number of years at J.P. Stevens, Blanchard Mills in Whitakers, and she also provided services as a private duty sitter.
Mrs. Kennedy is survived by two daughters Virginia Parks and husband Larry and Jean McGee and husband John, III all of Roanoke Rapids; and a son John Finch, Jr. She is also survived by three grandchildren; Chase and Corey McGee and Joanie Parks and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, July 25th, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Spring United Methodist Church Cemetery in Skippers, Va. with Rev. Wayne White officiating.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 1:15 PM at the funeral home prior to the service and other times at the home.
Online condolences may be made at www.hockadayfs.com
