Family members linked to this person will appear here. What was the most fun you ever had with Yvonne? Find an Obituary. House of Representatives spokesman Clay Redden said Kennedy died Saturday at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. Sympathy Ideas . Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? She graduated from Enid High School in 1953, and Enid Business College in 1954. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. KENNEDY, Yvonne Elizabeth What were Yvonne's favorite games to play? This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Menu. Donations may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Submit an Obituary. OBITUARY Yvonne E Kennedy. Yvonne Kennedy, 62, of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, an employee of the Australian Red Cross before her retirement. During peak periods such as Valentines Day, Memorial Day and most holidays, florists are not always able to keep up to demand. Recommend Yvonne's obituary to your friends. Yvonne served as Founding Chair of the Birmingham chapter of the National Congress of Black Women, NCBW, incorporated and served on their National Board of Directors and was Regional Director for Alabama and Mississippi. Previously, she served as Director of the Campfire Self Reliance Program for the United Way of Birmingham. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Please consider a donation to Memorial Fund for Yvonne Lowery Kennedy. They made their home on a farm near Fairmont, Oklahoma. Ann Arbor News Homepage. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Kennedy; her mother and father, William Leon and Olivia Margret Madden; and two sisters, Eloise Snookie Gay and Bobbie Bolton; and brother-in-law, Curtis Knight, Sr. She leaves to cherish her memories: a devoted daughter, Tawana (Luther) Banks; two grandsons, A1C Luther O. Add to your scrapbook. She is survived by her son Jeffrey P. Kennedy of Norwalk, OH and her five brother and sisters: Lisa Parsons, Marla Adams, Laurie Johnson, Shawn Dunlap and Mark Dunlap and their spouses. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Send flowers from a local florist to Yvonne's family or funeral. . Interment: Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Mrs. Kennedy was a lifelong resident of New Orleans and. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Planting will take place in Spring or Summer of the same year. Search by Name. Mobile Register and Baldwin County Homepage. Published by Syracuse Post Standard on Sep. 13, 2001. She is survived by her children Tammy Kennedy of Enid, Julie Boles (Richard) of Fairmont, Earline Cox (Steve) of Puyallup, Washington, and Laurene Flock (Russ) of Enid; 5 grandchildren Ryan Boles (Amanda), Elizabeth Hannenberg (Axel), Rachael Delgado (Omar), Andrew Cox and Nicole Cox; 1 great grandchild Harrison Hannenberg; and her sister Mavis L. Miller of Emmett, Idaho. Yvonne Lowery Kennedy is survived by and leaves to be blessed by the hands of God; her son, Leon Kennedy, III (Brigit); daughter, Joi Yvonne Kennedy; son, Joseph Lowery Kennedy, Sr.,( Carnetta), Stephen Walter Kennedy (Yashene), Timothy Gibson Kennedy (Heather); sister,s Karen Lowery and Cheryl Lowery; brother, Leroy Lowery; 14 grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and an abundance of family and friends. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. After 23 years out of the office, she returned as secretary of The Salvation Army in Enid, for over 9 years before retiring in 1996. Help keep everyone in the know by sharing this memorial website. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Praying for strength for, Your Mom was loved by many. Express your condolences with flowers sent to Mrs. Yvonne's family. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. She touched so many lives, my family as well. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Yvonne Kennedy, 62, of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, an employee of the Australian Red Cross before her retirement. Sign up for service and obituary updates. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Services will be held at 1pm. MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - State Rep. Yvonne Kennedy of Mobile has died at age 67. What were Yvonne's favorite ways to exercise? Tribute will contact you if there are any issues. Get notified when new information is shared or changed on this website. Arrangements entrusted to THOMAS FUNERAL HOME, 4520 Salem Ave. Online condolences may be sent to the family at, https://www.thomasfunerals.com/?utm_campaign=legacytraffic&utm_source=legacy&utm_medium=referral. Share Obituary. Mobile Register and Baldwin County. Obituaries Section. Planting will take place in Spring of the following year. Robert Bentley must order a special election to fill the vacancy created by her death. She was preceded in death by Paul (Dad . Try again later. 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A resident of Calera, Alabama Yvonne retired from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB , where she was the Deputy Director of the Minority Business Program and Founder and Director of the Women's and Girls Business Network at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Yvonne Marie Kennedy Obituary With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Yvonne Marie Kennedy (Minneapolis, Minnesota), who passed away on October 14, 2022 at the age of 65. Learn more about merges. Yvonne Sharon Lowery Kennedy was born in Birmingham Alabama on January 20th, 1948 as the eldest daughter of Dr. Joseph E. Lowery and Dr. Evelyn Gibson Lowery. Submit an Obituary. Yvonne Sharon Lowrey Kennedy was born in Birmingham, Alabama on January 20, 1948, as the eldest daughter of Dr. Joseph E. Lowery and Dr. Evelyn Gibson Lowery. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. To plant a tree in memory of Yvonne KENNEDY, please visit. Biography [ edit] On April 11, 2018, she quietly departed this life in Ocean Springs, MS. Yvonne accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and later joined St. James Baptist Church of Gulfport, MS. Yvonne L. Kennedy was born July 30, 1939 in Mt. An obituary is not available at this time for LELEONIA YVONNE KENNEDY. A resident of Calera, Alabama Yvonne retired from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB , where she was the Deputy Director of the Minority Business Program and Founder and . Let others know about your loved one's death. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Memorials Region North America USA Yvonne was honored to serve as Chairman of the Board of S.C.L.C./ W.O.M.E.N., Inc. an organization founded by her mother. If you are having trouble, click Save Image As and rename the file to meet the character requirement and try again. This is the full obituary where you can express condolences and share memories. Funeral arrangement under the care ofThomas Funeral Home. Menu. She lived most of her adult life in Akron, Ohio where she met the love of her life, Paul Kennedy. There is a problem with your email/password. She will always be remembered for the love she extended to so many. Your Mom was loved by many. Published in the Regina Leader-Post on 2020-09-19. Oops, we were unable to send the email. She enjoyed birds, among them raising wild birds in distress. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. On April 11, 2018, she quietly departed this life in Ocean Springs, MS. Yvonne accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and later joined St. James Baptist Church of Gulfport, MS. She was a dutiful member, and everyone considered her a mother of the church, serving as, youth department matron, pastors support, decoration coordinator, choir member and a vital part of the churches restoration and remodeling efforts. She became president of Bishop State in 1981 and resigned from that position in 2007. She (Mom) lived a good long life and will be truly missed by her loving family it was a great 93 years! What were Yvonne's favorite artists or styles of art? No services are scheduled at this time. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Yvonne Kennedy to show support. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Enid. Connect with others in a formal or informal capacity. Drag images here or select from your computer for Dr Yvonne Kennedy memorial. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101933510/yvonne-kennedy. Share to . We have set your language to They ask that you remember her by knowing you have a tomorrow for a reason. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Yvonne Marie Kennedy (Minneapolis, Minnesota), who passed away on October 14, 2022 at the age of 65. To follow Yvonne's story, enter your email. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Menu. To download this photo, the file name must have less than 255 characters. Yvonne Kennedy, 62, of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, an employee of the Australian Red Cross before her retirement. October 14, 2022 The cause of death was not immediately known, though Kennedy had sought medical testing. January 20th, 1948 Passed away August 6th, 2022 Calera, AL View Yvonne's full life timeline Get grief support Connect with others in a formal or informal capacity. Previously she served as the Director of the Campfire Self Reliance Program for United Way of Birmingham. We are sad to announce that on July 26, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Yvonne Kennedy of Cincinnati, Ohio. YVONNE KENNEDY OBITUARY KENNEDY The Honorable State Representative, Dr. Yvonne Kennedy, departed this life on Saturday, December 8, 2012. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Yvonne served as founding Chair of the Birmingham Chapter of the National Congress of Black Women, Inc. (NCBW), and served on their National Board of Directors.