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1947
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2020
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Brenda Kennerty Obituary
Brenda Joyce (née Starks) Kennerty, 73, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, September 11, 2020. Relatives and friends of Brenda are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, James Island. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, James Island.
Brenda is survived by her husband, John (Jack) Kennerty Jr. of Charleston; son John Kennerty III and wife Meredith Pratt of Lithia, Florida; daughter Rachel Kennerty and wife Rebecca Dosch of Waterloo, Belgium; brother Johnnie Starks and wife Pat Starks of Johns Island; sister-in-law Barbara Starks of Johns Island; grandson George Pratt of Sarasota, Florida and granddaughters Mary Pratt and Kate Kennerty of Lithia, Florida. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Virginia Jackson.
Brenda was born in Charleston, South Carolina. As a child she dreamed of becoming a nurse because she wanted to help others in need. For over thirty years, Brenda worked as a neonatal nurse with Roper St. Francis Hospital in downtown Charleston. She was well loved by her family and friends and will always be remembered for her smiles, laughter and her delivery of funny jokes. She was a Scrabble enthusiast and challenged anyone who dared to play the lettered tiles.
In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in Brenda Kennerty’s name to either the Hospice Foundation (https://www.hpcfoundation.org/) or Respite Care Charleston (https://respitecarecharleston.org/#donate).
Memories and Condolences
for Brenda Kennerty
17 Entries
Barbara Lewis
September 11, 2021
I miss you, Brenda. For so long you were such a bright spot in my life. Keep em laughing in Heaven. LY
William Manning
September 15, 2020
Dear Jack, So sorry for your lost. May Brenda RIP. Bill & Katherine Manning
Robert Horner
September 14, 2020
Dear Kennerty Family, Lisa and I are saddened by the loss of Brenda. We hope that you all can find some comfort in knowing that we are sharing you sadness. Brenda was a great lady and had such a kind heart. She is undoubtedly in a great place now. Bob & Lisa Horner
Phyllis Shelley (Ehney)
September 14, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Brenda. She was always so welcoming and a true bright star. She will be missed. We are praying for you all during this difficult time.
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John and Stacey Bosacker
September 14, 2020
John, Meredith and the Kennerty Family:
During this difficult time in the loss of your Mom, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
In reading about your Mom, she was clearly a wonderful lady, loved people and your Mom was a beautiful care giver! What a legacy!
Love, JB and Stacey
Psalm 23:4
Robert Czarniecki
September 14, 2020
Jack,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Brenda.
Bob and Joan Czarniecki
Barbara Jackson
September 13, 2020
We worked together for 30 years, much of the time on the same work schedule. Brenda was a fabulous and very caring nurse and I was honored to know her and I became a better nurse because of her. She loved a funny story and would have us in stitches laughing. Fly high with the Angels, my friend and be at peace.
Karen Parker
September 13, 2020
To Jack, John, Rachel, and family-
I had the pleasure of working with Brenda at Roper Hospital Nursery. She was a great nurse, always fun to work with, & a good friend. I was so sorry to hear of her passing. Love & prayers to you all.
Petra and Jennifer Richardson
September 13, 2020
We will miss you dearly Brenda. I am glad you are with Aunt Betty and Nana now. Much love!!
Love, Petra and Jennifer Richardson
September 13, 2020
I went through high school with Brenda. She always had a smile for everyone and enjoyed knowing her. Our graduating class was small but close. We had many great times together. Prayers for her family.
Margaret Seabrook
Carol Norton Tuzo
September 13, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Brenda and I were in nursing school together. We laughed, cried, joked, and struggled, but we made it. Brenda made this world a better place. May she rest in peace.
Joyce Johnson
September 13, 2020
Remembering the laughter and jokes Brenda entertained us during our high school days. She made riding the school bus, home, fun.
Carol Norton Tuzo
September 13, 2020
Brenda was a very good friend as we laughed, cried, joked, and sweated our way through nursing school. The world is a better place because of Brenda. My deepest condolences to her family.
Dotte Bowman
September 13, 2020
Dear Jack and family, I am sorry to read about Brenda. We worked together in the nursery at Roper. She was very caring taking care of the newborn babies. She was a good friend and we had a lot of good times together.
Grover & Beverly Ramsey
September 12, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kennerty family. Have known Brenda for many years and she always had a sweet smile. So sorry for your loss. Grover & Beverly Ramsey
Brenda Drinkwater
September 12, 2020
Rachel Al and I were saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. Please know our love and prayers are with you and your family
Marilyn Mc Greggor Jordan
September 12, 2020
Brenda was my favorite cousin. I loved her like a sister. She use to visit us for a few weeks out of the summer in Atlanta. I enjoyed her company so much. Love and remember you always.
Marilyn❤
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Sep
15
Visitation
2:00 p.m.
Church of the Nativity Catholic Church
1061 Folly Road, James Island, SC
Sep
15
Mass of Christian Burial
1:00 p.m.
Church of the Nativity Catholic Church
1061 Folly Road, James Island, SC
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