Mrs. Kennedy was born in Dekalb County, Alabama to the late Snowden and Flora Dupree. She was also a former member of Highland Park Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Derval Kennedy; son, Dwight (Dee) Kennedy; daughter, Kathy K. Vaughn; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Funeral Services will be 1 PM on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the funeral home.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist. 404 South Moore Road.