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Beverly Kennedy Obituary

Beverly Jean Kennedy - CLAXTON - Beverly Jean Kennedy, 72, of Claxton, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2008. at home after an extended illness. She was a retired postal clerk and was of Baptist faith. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Kennedy, her sons; Jim and Barry Kennedy and her grandson, Clay Sapp. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Penny Kennedy, grandsons David (Chelsey Richey) and Dustin Kennedy, granddaughter, Michele Biggers (John) all of Claxton; two brothers, Rabon (Patsy) Sapp of Claxton, Howard (Diane) Sapp of Savannah, brother in-law L. B. Kennedy (Carolyn) of Claxton and sister-in-law, Sue Nell Moore of Rincon and brother-in-law Bob Jeter of Savannah, several nieces and nephews. Visitation: 6:00-9:00 p.m., Friday, October, 10, 2008 at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home. Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Brewton Cemetery. J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home "Our Family Serving Your Family" "Since 1917" 912-739-3338 Savannah Morning News October 10, 2008 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Oct. 9 to Oct. 10, 2008.

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Greene & Sybil Miles Thrift

October 11, 2008

Our sympathies are with all the family

Judy Gilbreth

October 10, 2008

To the family of Jean,So sorry to read of Jeans death I hadn't seen her or heard anythng of her illness in a few years. We used to enjoy alot of fish frys together years back.
I know all will miss her, but God always knows best look to him for your comfort and remenber all the good times and what she meant to each one . May God, family and friends be of help to you all durring this time of sorrow.

Judy and Benny Gilbreth

Shane & Julie Sikes

October 10, 2008

Thinking of you and praying for you.

October 10, 2008

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

October 10, 2008

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

October 10, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

October 10, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

October 10, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Terry & Karen (Beasley) Stargel

October 10, 2008

Randy, Penny & Family, just wanted to let you know we are thinking about you.

Donna NeSmith Durrence

October 9, 2008

Randy and Penny - Thinking of you during this time of loss - You know Mrs. Jean was special to me and I will remember all the memories and laughs we shared. Love You.

Ralph Walton

October 9, 2008

We pray that Beverly is at peace in the presence of the Lord. Our heartfelt sympathy to those who grieve for this Loss. May the Lord comfort you. Ralph & Jean Walton

Jamie & Gena Roberts

October 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Daphne Strickland

October 9, 2008

Mr. Kennedy, I'm sorry for your loss. You and Ms. Penny are in my thoughts and prayers.

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