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ALBERTA KENNEDY
ALTON — Alberta A. Kennedy, 94, died at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 at Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton.
Born Oct. 2, 1924 in Alton, she was the daughter of Fred A. and Agnes P. (Messerle) Storm. On June 18, 1943 she married Dale V. Kennedy in Oakdale, Louisiana. He preceded her in death.
Mrs. Kennedy was a member of Godfrey Baptist Church and retired as a secretary from Lewis & Clark Community College.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Stanley and Vickie Kennedy of Bethalto; four grandchildren, Colin (Hyaraced) Kennedy, Eric Kennedy and his fiancé Carrie, Tyler (Jennifer) Kennedy, Kerry (Steffie) Kennedy; two step-grandchildren, Brent Cherry and Brady (Jennifer) Cherry; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Kevin Kennedy and a brother, Benjamin G. Storm.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of funeral service at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Stanley W. Kennedy will officiate. Burial will be private at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey.
Memorials may be made to the Shriner's Hospitals for Children. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com.
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November 12, 2018
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
November 12, 2018
Love always to my BFF. RIP...
-Tom
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November 11, 2018
My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.
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