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Delores Kennedy

May 15, 1933 ~ August 12, 2011

Delores P. Kennedy age 78 a resident of Rt 1 Philippi, Indian Fork Community, passed away, Friday, August 12, 2011 at her residence. She was born May 5, 1933 in Moatsville a daughter of the late Isacc and Ethel (Mitchell) Haddix. She was united in marriage in 1951 to Olof T. Kennedy who proceeded her in death January 23, 1998. Surviving is, Daughters, Jane (Thomas) MacDonald, Ellsworth, Maine Sons, Donald Kennedy, Rt 1 Philippi, WV Rev. Ronald D. (Diana) Kennedy, Edinboro, PA William Kennedy, Rt 3 Philippi, WV Stephen E. (Dawn) Kennedy, Rt 1 Philippi, WV David L. Kennedy, Philippi, WV 18 Grandchildren, and 16 Great Grandchildren Mrs. Kennedy was preceded in death by five sisters, Elsie Isner, Ruth Wilson, Norma Humphrey, Myrtle Upton, and Betty Edens, and three brothers, William, Calvin, and Howard Haddix. Mrs. Kennedy was a Dental Assistant with the Barbour County Health Department. She enjoyed working at the election poles, and was a senior companion for the senior center of which she was a member. Mrs. Kennedy was a member Mt. Vernon Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school and was a member of the choir. Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Sunday, August 14, 2011 from 12:00-8:00 pm and on Monday, August 15, 2011 from 8:00-12:00 pm at which time she will be moved to the Mt. Vernon Methodist Church to lie in state from 1:00-2:00 pm the service hour with Rev. Ronald D. Kennedy, and Rev. Linda Payton officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wrightfuneralhomeservices.com. Monday August 15, 2011, 2:00 at Mt. Vernon Methodist Church Click for Map and Directions

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  1. Remember all the good times you had with your Mother over the years. Our prayers are with you during your time of grief.

  2. Our condolences to Delores' family. We knew you all as Janie, Donald, Butch, Billy, Stevie and Davie. Don't grieve because she went into Jesus' arms and is now at peace. In Christian Love.

  3. Jane,Tom and family – you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this hard time. I pray that your wonderful memories and love for her and each other will give you all comfort. With much love, Beth and Kevin

  4. We will miss this Proverbs 31 Woman who did all she could to make the world a better place. It was a privilege to know her and to enjoy her Sunday School class. The best of her resides in each of you. May you have peace through the Prince of Peace until that great reunion day, Martha Casto, Rex Casto, Pam Casto Hamilton


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