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Lillian Kennedy Obituary

Lillian Beulah (Davis) Kennedy age 92 of Gary, IN. transitioned to be with the Lord February 21, 2021. Lillian was born July 24, 1928 in Sandusky, OH. to Robert and Amy (Glenn) Dunnigan Davis. Lillian was baptized at an early age. She was a faithful member of Western Christian Community church. Lillian retired from Western Electric after 35 years of service. Caring for & helping others was a passion of Lillian's which led to a career in caregiving. Lillian continued the work as a caregiver for another 20 years until she ultimately retired. Lillian is preceded in death by both parents, her loving husband Joe, son Joseph, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. Lillian leaves to cherish, 1 daughter Marlene Fields of Gary, IN; 1 son, Dorian (Valerie) Kennedy of Gary, IN; 5 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews and many other family and friends. Visitation Saturday February 27, 2021 from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. with funeral service immediately following at 11:00 a.m. all services at Western Christian Community Church, 2826 West 15th Ave. Gary, In. 46404. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Feb. 25 to Feb. 26, 2021.

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Rhonda Knowles

February 28, 2021

To Dorian and the Kennedy Family ,so sorry to hear your mom’s passing. The Knowles and Nunnery families from St Philip’s Church

Mary Jo (Walker) Jones

February 27, 2021

To Dorian (Doe Doe).
My heart and prayers are with you and family. I will always remember the family cause we were a family from grade school and church (St. Philip). I kept in touch with your mom and we talked often. May God place a comforting arm around you and give you an assurance of peace.

Patricia

February 27, 2021

To the family of Mrs. Kennedy,
I am the younger daughter of her neighbor Minnie Smith
And sister to John & Blondie Lawson and Shyann Smith. Neighbors across the street. Through there conversations I could see that they enjoyed Mrs. Kennedy and that she enjoyed them. Being gracious to your neighbor is hard to find these days. I remember when I was a little girl and lived in Gary, I used to play with her granddaughter. Many years have passed by and our loved ones and friends are leaving so fast. With tears I say,
“Thank you Mrs. Kennedy for being a good neighbor to our family”. May God bless and give comfort to your family in their time of need.
Rest In Peace Mrs. Kennedy

Patricia Davis

Chandra Holman Young

February 27, 2021

May his peace be with you through this difficult time.

Jerry Macon

February 27, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Faithful Blessings Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED

Sheree Rogan

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Alvin Williams

February 26, 2021

Ms. Kennedy I knew like a second mother, so many memories growing up in Terry-town, but she like other on are street were like one big family! I consider myself lucky to have shared my life with her and others very special. To the family are Condolences and prayers she is will all those who have gone to a restful peace. God bless you and the family. Thanks Ms. Kennedy for there for us!! Alvin Williams- Junebug!!

Loving Light Dishgarden

Love June-bug Williams ❤

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Blondie Lawson

February 26, 2021

To Marlene&,Dorian,And All Of The Grandchildren Our Deepest Sympathy
Your Mom ,Grandmother,Great Grandmother. John and I are really going to miss her. I'm going to really miss our phone chats each time we talked she always had me laughing she was one of a kind. RIH Mrs. Kennedy

Chester Williams

February 25, 2021

The best 2nd Mother anyone could have. I am going to miss her Dearly.

Shyann/Minnie Smith

February 25, 2021

To The Kennedy Family, My Mother and I would like to Express Our Deepest Sympathies to All of you. Mrs.Kennedy shared an evening with us playing bingo at my Sister and Brother-in-law home,we enjoyed her company and had so much fun.I will always remember that evening.God Bless You All and Comfort Your Hearts. Rest in Peace Mrs. Kennedy.

Eloise Dean

February 25, 2021

Lillian Kennedy watched me grow up from a child to an adult. She was a person I confided in. She will be missed. Condolences to her family. RIH Ms Lil.

February 25, 2021

To the entire family of Lillian Kennedy,

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Our family is praying for your family.

The Prothro's

February 25, 2021

To: Shameca, Nakisha(Curtis), Alysssa, & Bryce
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mrs. Kennedy will be sorely missed, we loved her too.

The Prothro's Gary, IN--Merrillville, IN--Burbank, CA

February 24, 2021

My deepest condolences to the Kennedy Family.
Nicole and your Centier family send you hugs and prayers.

Lamont Williams

February 24, 2021

Mrs. Kennedy is loved by all who she touched she will be deeply missed she raised me to the man I am today.Lamont Williams and my dad Alvin Williams God bless you and to all my family my deepest condolences she will surely be missed and to my uncle Dorian love you.

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