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Barbara Kennedy Obituary
Born in Abbeville, Alabama, she lived in Trenton for 63 years.
She was educated in the Trenton Public School System. Barbara was employed by Mercer County Geriatric Center, and Aberdeen Sportswear. She was a member of Wayne Avenue Baptist Church for many years. Barbara was a founding member of Edna Peterson Chapter #64 0.E.S Trenton. Even though she is not now a current member, she played a big part in the existence of the Chapter today.
Predeceased in death by her grandmother Leila Mathes; mother Geraldine Robinson Mathes; twin brother Robert "Raggs" Mathes; loving husband of 48 years Joseph "Joe" Kennedy; two uncles Eugene Potter and Willie Robinson; four brother-in-laws William Kennedy, Skip Kennedy, Marty Sapp and Charles Jones.
Barbara leaves to cherish her fond memories her father and stepmother Otis (Beatrice) Mathes; four loving children Marvin Keith Kennedy, Geraldine Denise Kennedy, Robert Charles Kennedy, and Catherine Ann Kennedy; brother Billie (Francine) Mathes; sister Gloria Mathes-Sapp; aunt Rose Jackson; and two sister-in-laws Queenie Turner-Jones and Nancy Kennedy-Green; nine grandchildren, Sharlet (Gary) Blalock, whom she raised, Marvin, Essence, Andrea, Alesha Kennedy, Guy (Niesha) Kennedy, Antione Rogers, Marcus and Maquise; 12 great grandchildren; special cousin Theresa Ross-Kennebrew; special niece Karen Kennedy; special friend Peggy Woods-Clark; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Special thanks to: Katrina Mathes-Jones, niece/caregiver, staff at Dialysis at Capital Health Regional Medical Center Hospital, Pastor Russell Fox Sr. and members of Wayne Avenue Baptist Church.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at Wayne Avenue Baptist Church, 30 Wayne Ave., Trenton, NJ. Calling hours will be 9 a.m. until time of service at the church. Interment Ewing Cemetery.
Arrangements are by the Hughes Funeral Home.
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April 7, 2018
Missing You So Much:)
Mark Smith Russell Delegaton
December 15, 2014
Letter of Acknowledgement
Russell Delegation Outreach Ministries
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
For the family of
Sister Barbara Kennedy
Once again we bow in humble submission to the will of our Lord and Savior in the calling of His Daughter and our Sister and Beloved one.
Russell Delegation would like to take a brief moment to acknowledge the legacy and life of your loved one and would pray that the family would continue to Wait on the Lord, Don't Give Up and Don't Worry. We are appreciative of the time and service his grand-daughter; Sharlet has spent with our ministry.
We say to the family to honor the legacy of your loved one; by prayerfully striving to make each day better than the day before. Although Sister Barbara's physical presence has left you; her memories will linger and forever be with you. We will continue pray for you in the days and weeks ahead.
Submitted with Love and Peace
Russell Delegation Outreach Ministries
Mark Smith, Chairman
Simpson United Methodist Church - Wilmington, Delaware - Rev. Lester N. Justice, Pastor
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Sonya Caldwell-Carmichael
December 15, 2014
I am sending condolences to the Kennedy Family. May the memories of the good times carry you through this difficult time.
Sonya Caldwell-Carmichael
Former neighbor and co-worker
Stephanie Elcheck
December 14, 2014
My name is Stephanie, I met Barbara when she moved into the Ewing Independant Living...I worked on the floor where she lived. Barbara came to my shop, introduced herself and we imediately became friends. We must have talked for an hour or more. To keep this short, she was a fine lady, so kind, so loving, and just a pleasure to see and know. She loved her family soooo much and often told me stories....I want to let the entire family know that I, someone that just worked there, admired her...she was a great lady.....my deepest most sincere sympathy to you all..she will be remembered and missed always...
G. Freeman
December 14, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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