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Teresa Jane Kennedy

1953 - 2017

Teresa Jane Kennedy obituary, 1953-2017, Gahanna, OH

BORN

1953

DIED

2017

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Schoedinger Margarum Northeast

1051 E Johnstown Road

Gahanna, Ohio

Teresa Kennedy Obituary

Kennedy Teresa Jane Kennedy (Kuhnash), of Westerville, Ohio, devoted mother and beloved friend, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017, at the age of 63. She was born to Andrew and Marie Kuhnash of Cambridge, Ohio on October 15, 1953. She graduated from Guernsey Catholic Central High School in 1971 and studied computer science at Muskingum Tech. The youngest of five children, Teresa is preceded in death by siblings Art Kuhnash, Nancy Bast, and Liz Long. She is survived by her brother, Steve Kuhnash of Dublin, Ohio; her only child, Brandon Kennedy of Washington, D.C.; many treasured nieces and nephews; and a wide circle of friends. Teresa took great pride in her role as homemaker and mother. She loved to cook, and nothing made her happier than feeding a house full of neighborhood kids and friends. In 1992 she published a cookbook of favorite family recipes. A spiritual seeker and avid reader, Teresa managed the Pearls of Wisdom bookstore and, later, the Gentle Wind metaphysical store. With her gifts of empathy and compassion she touched the lives of countless people. Services will be held on Saturday, March 11 at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 E. Johnstown Rd., Columbus, Ohio, 43230. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society or the American Kidney Fund. To share memories and leave online condolences, please visit, www.schoedinger.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 7 to Mar. 8, 2017.

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J ~

March 13, 2017

I shall miss you so much. Our FB conversations, our shared loves, our giddy silliness, your voice, and your hugs.

March 9, 2017

So sorry for your loss, Brandon. She loved you so much, and you always took great care of her. She is in a better place now.
Pam and Bill Suver

Kathy Tipton Smith

March 9, 2017

To my dear aunt,big sister, and friend. Thank you for lending me your ear and shoulder. You have always been there for me. You will always be in my heart. Love and miss you my dear sweet angel.

March 8, 2017

She adored Brandon! And talked so highly him. Brandon, I pray that the angels hold you for comfort.
A great memory of your mom is of us is in 7th grade sitting at the top of the stairway at her home on Carlisle Ave., talking about boys and guessing what girls had already been kissed! And the first time I ever had Chef Boy R Dee pizza was at her house! Mrs K was so sweet too. (In my memory bank!)

March 8, 2017

So sorry for your loss Brandon. She is in a better place now. Your aunt Melody Kennedy Greathouse

Angela Borghese

March 8, 2017

I always appreciated your love for literature. You shared many inspiring books on social media, and I read many of them.

You were such a light and will be missed by many. May you rest in peace with God and his angels..

The Thinking of You Bouquet by FTD - CUT GLASS VASE INCLUDED

Martin Mekkelsen

Sent Flowers

Lolly Bennett-Ravak

March 8, 2017

Heartbroken over losing you but rejoicing that you are no longer suffering, my sweet friend.

Childhood friends gathered for the first time in many years - September 2016

Lolly Ravak

March 8, 2017

Misty Baum

March 7, 2017

Teresa was so humble, and couldn't take a compliment without giving one. I wish she could see the outpouring of love and kind words she's getting, and she deserves every single one. I don't think she could have ever realized just how many lives she touched and made brighter just by existing. This world is so much dimmer now, but I am eternally grateful that I had the honor of having her in my life. Some people go through their lives never knowing true love. Teresa was love, and if you ever met her, you know exactly what I mean. I hope to be half the person she was. But I don't think I, or anyone else will ever be able to come close.
I'm also very thankful she shared her cookbook. My favorite meals will mean so much more to me now.
I'll be keeping Brandon, and everyone else close to her, in my thoughts and prayers.

Teresa Andrews

March 7, 2017

Saddened for the loss of a wonderful spirit ♡

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Visitation

1:00 p.m.

SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL

1051 E. Johnstown Rd., Columbus, OH

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11

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL

1051 E. Johnstown Rd., Columbus, OH

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1051 E Johnstown Road, Gahanna, OH 43230

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