Juanita Hanson Kennedy

Juanita Hanson Kennedy Juanita Hanson Kennedy, age 95, passed away on February 28 in Dallas. She was born in Elgin, Texas and lived in the Austin area most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, William C. Kennedy, Sr., a banker in Austin for over 50 years, primarily at Capital National Bank. One of her favorite activities was playing bridge with the girls at Austin Country Club. She and her husband belonged to several dance clubs and enjoyed playing cards with friends. Through the end of her life, she retained her uncanny wit and positive humor. She brightened all of our lives with her gentle smile and will forever live in our hearts. Juanita is survived by her sons Bill Kennedy, Jr. and his wife Patti of Dallas; Joe Kennedy of Honolulu; and Don Kennedy of Dallas and Jo-Anne Kennedy of Santa Rosa, CA; former daughter-in-law Susie Marshall and husband John of Dallas; grandchildren Bill Kennedy, III and wife Tarrin of Dallas; Kathy Duncan and husband Blair of Austin; Jennifer Kennedy of Dallas; Jessica Love and husband Greg of Honolulu; Rachel Kennedy of Austin; Erika Kennedy and Carey Kennedy of Santa Rosa, CA; five great-grandchildren, Collin Duncan, Brayden Duncan, Kennedy Duncan, Thomson Kennedy, and Jacob Love. She is also survived by special family friends Vivian Martinez, Terry Register, Jane Wasoff, and Ken Westerledge. The family wishes to give special thanks to her loving caregivers at The Forum in Dallas: Maria, Samantha, Felicia, Solame, Choima, and Sherrie and Community Hospice of Dallas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. A celebration of her life with a visitation and reception will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Weed Corley-Fish Funeral Home at 3125 N. Lamar Blvd. in Austin. Family graveside services will be held Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m. at Capital Memorial Park with the Rev. Bernie Sandberg, University United Methodist Church, officiating. Obituary and guestbook online at wcfish.com