Barbara Ann Kennedy went to her heavenly home on September 10, 2024. Barbara was born on April 16, 1934, the only child of Foy Le McBride and Margaret Louise Kroelinger McBride. Of the 90 years she spent ni Gadsden, Alabama, 70 of those years were along side the love of her life, Edmond Clark Kennedy, whom she married on May 28, 1954, and he stayed by her side up until she took her last
breath.
Those who knew Barbara knew she loved her husband and her children, Wiliam Clark Kennedy (Nan) and Tammy Kennedy Denson (lay Aids); her grandchildren, Parker Denson (Lisa), Candace Skelton (Paul Bolling), and Jordan Kennedy; her great grandchildren Madison Cook, Nathan Denson and Carrianne
Denson; and her great great grandson, Hudson Scott Drew; and her loving dog Carley.
Barbara's other loves were the children she taught at East Gadsden Baptist Church Kindergarten, where
she worked as a teacher and/or Director for 64 years. There were very few places she went that someone didn't come up ot her and say "you were my teacher", or "you taught my children or grandchildren."
Not only did Barbara teach at her church, but she and Clark traveled with the Youth Groups and Choirs
over hte years sa they spread God's word through musicals and church camps. Travel didn't stop there for Barbara, she enjoyed accompanying Clark as he played softball throughout the South.
Barbara was an avid reader and cross-stitcher. She loved her llamas, goats and dogs.
Agrave side service wil be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 13, 2024, at Crestwood Funeral Home, 2209 East Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama, 35903. Visitation with family wil be one hour prior to the grave side service starting at 10:00 a.m. Officiating: Adam Smith and Paul Harbison.
Honorary Pallbearers and Special Friends include: Brother Bil Harbison and family, Lonnie &Debbie Greene, Bil Greene, Ben Reed, Steve Denson, Denise Talley, Gary Singleton and Monzella, Carol Stephens, Dr. Catherine Scarbrough, and al the loving Hospice caregivers from Amedisys
nI lieu of flowers, please make your memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN