Photo courtesy of Smith & Gaston Funeral Services, Inc. - Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Jan 20, 1948 – Aug 6, 2022
Yvonne Sharon Lowrey Kennedy was born in Birmingham, Alabama on January 20, 1948, as the eldest daughter of Dr. Joseph E. Lowery and Dr. Evelyn Gibson Lowery.
A resident of Calera, Alabama, Yvonne retired from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) where she was the Deputy...
Read More(3 years later.) Everyday, its as if a band aid is being ripped off a wound that just won't heal.
L3ON Kennedy III
January 06, 2026 | B'ham, AL | Son
I miss her terribly...my mother's talents and service to humanity rank unparalleled in Birmingham Alabama. As her oldest, I knew her in a very close way. She had me when she was 19, a child herself, so we both learned together how this journey was supposed to go. She was always there for me and imparted things inside of me that will remain my "forever song"...she is my evergreen. The picture below was captured of her at my wedding, she was staring at Brigit and I. Its so hard to know she's...
Leon Kennedy, III
September 15, 2023 | Trussville, AL | Son
I miss you daily I will always love you. 3
Sleep well my Queen. Love 3
Leon Kennedy IIi
February 22, 2023 | Birmingham, AL | Son
I am very saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Kennedy. I attended one of her "Business Roundtable for Girls" camps as a teenager, and it was a joy to be in her presence and learn from her. I am sending up prayers for peace and comfort for her family.
Maegan Royal
October 10, 2022 | Birmingham, AL
My friend, my Confidant for 20 years. I miss Vonne every single day. Still can´t wrap my head around the reality that she is gone. Loved her dearly! We shared so much in our travels together. I love you Vonne!
Brenda Gardner
My Friend, my Confidant for 20 years . Vonne and I shared many secrets. We traveled together many times and shared each other’s special events and Family Functions. I miss Vonne every day! Still shedding tears of disbelief. My Beautiful Friend is gone.
Brenda Neely Gardner
August 30, 2022 | Birmingham, AL | Friend
We discovered that we were neighbors and had planned to get together once Covid died down. I still have the message you sent to me. I hate we never got the chance to meet. RIP Mrs. Yvonne
Benita Rowell-Bell
August 22, 2022 | Calera, AL | Friend
Sincere Condolence to the Lowery Kennedy Family. ❤
Sharon Cain Hilborn
August 20, 2022 | Bham, AL | Friend
God so graciously had our paths cross on a regular basis over the 40 years that Yvonne and I have known each other. We met in 1982 when both of us were working for Camp Fire Girls abd Boys. This was the last time I was with her in person, April 2019. But
So thankful for this beautiful woman and the impact she had on my life. Her kids were all young when we met in 1982 through our jobs with Camp Fire. We have stayed connected through the years through Enrich, joint Sardis Baptist and Briarwood Women’s activities, and randomly running into each other at the strangest places. I loved her dearly and am so thankful that I was able to attend her beautiful Memorial service in Birmingham along with 2 of her other Camp Fire coworkers. I have enjoyed...
Kathy Bley
August 17, 2022 | Pelham, AL | Family
My Sincere And Deepest Sympathy To The Kennedy and Lowery Families. Yvonne was a light in the world and a kind and gentle soul. She was sweet, and funny as all who knew her know. May She Rest In Eternal Peace With The Heavenly Father. She Is Already Missed. Know Karen, Cheryl and all other family members, your Sister, Mother, Grand-mother, Aunt, and Friend was Loving and Loved. Peace Be With All Of You, and please know others share your grief at this most difficult time. Blessings and...
Lenda Gaillard-Randle
August 15, 2022 | Smyrna, GA | Friend