Beverly Mariam Kennedy

Beverly Mariam Kennedy obituary, Salem, IN

Beverly Mariam Kennedy

Beverly Kennedy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dawalt Funeral Home - Salem on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Beverly Kennedy Obituary Beverly Mariam Kennedy, age 69 of Pekin, Indiana passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Baptist Health Floyd New Albany.
Born June 24, 1954 in Norton, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Percy and Georgia Evelyn (Tankersly) Kennedy
She was a retired nurse, the former owner New Albany Glass Design and a jack of all trades.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pekin, had been a life resident of Washington County, graduated in 1972 from Eastern High School and received her associate in nursing degree from Indiana University Southeast.
Survivors include Mother: Georgia Evelyn Tomes of Pekin; Brother: Greg Kennedy of Pekin; Stepbrother: Jim Tomes of North Carolina; 2 Stepsisters: Karol Tomes of Clarksville, Indiana and Kathy Tomes of Nashville, Tennessee; Great Niece: Madison and 2 nephews; Best Friend: (Soul Sister) Connie and her companion cat: Emmitt.
She was preceded in death by her father, Percy Kennedy and stepfather: Jim Tomes.
Funeral Service: 2:00 pm Thursday at Dawalt Funeral Home, followed by interment in Mt. Washington Cemetery.
Visitation: 9 am to 2 pm Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions to:
Mt Washington Cemetery Association
C/O Bonita Kruer
440 South Gobbler Knob Road
Pekin, Indiana 47165
Services
Visitation
Thursday
April 18, 2024
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Dawalt Funeral Home
204 East Market Street
Salem, IN 47167
Funeral Service
Thursday
April 18, 2024
2:00 PM
Dawalt Funeral Home
204 East Market Street
Salem, IN 47167 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Beverly, please visit our Tree Store.

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