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Betty Kennedy Obituary

On Thursday, Dec 4th, the gates of Heaven swung wide with great cheering as Betty Jo Kennedy (101 y) breathed her first breath in Glory and met her Savior face to face (I Cor 13:12).
Betty Jo was kind, fun-loving, a true lady, generous woman, and above all a woman of faith. She prayed every night for her family, friends, and others.
Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Kennedy and her son, Robert Kennedy Jr.
She is survived by her much loved daughter, Sherlia (Cliff) Larson; 3 grandchildren, Shelli (Lou) Schlotfeldt, Robert Kennedy III, and Jerry (Celena) Larson; seven great grandchildren, Paul (Mollie) DeKorte, Taylor Larson, Josh (Mavis) DeKorte, Audrey Larson, Morgan (Daniel) Dobbins, Rosten Kennedy, and Jia Kennedy. 3 step great grandchildren, John (Sally) Schott, Matt (Emma) Schott, Beth (Zach) Parker, and four great-great grandchildren.
Her service is Saturday, December 20th at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, officiated by Bob Bauer, additional service information is found on Chapel of the Valley Funeral Home website.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Johnson City Press from Dec. 12 to Dec. 16, 2025.

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