Esther W. Kennedy

Esther Williamson Kennedy, 85, passed peacefully, June 25, 2013 at Northampton Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center in Hampton. A native of Hampton, she was a longstanding member of Warwick Assembly of God Church.

She is predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Robert D. Kennedy, her parents Walter and Pearl Williamson, and eight sisters and brothers. She is survived by her brother Gene “Jeep” Williamson of Montclair, NJ, niece Julie Finkelstein of Chappaqua, NY, W. Bland Williamson, Jr. of Tulsa, OK, T.E. “Buzz” Williamson, Jr. of Williamsburg, Jeff Williamson of New York City, and Walter J. Ford of Hampton, and many great nieces and nephews.

A visitation is open to family and friends on Thursday, June 27, 6-8pm, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A graveside service celebrating Esther’s life will be held on Friday, June 28, at Hampton Memorial Gardens at 2:30.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Warwick Assembly of God Church.

Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.

Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA 23666.