Lane Funeral Homes, Roberts Clark Funeral Chapel
Lorna B. Kennedy, 92, formerly of Champion, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Community Hospice of Jacksonville, FL. Lorna was born July 28, 1929 in Cameron, West Virginia. She was the first child of Kermit Lee and Hildred Bonar. She married Thomas Kennedy on June 4, 1949. They shared 44 years of marriage before he passed away on June 25, 1993. She attended Shepherd of the Woods Lutheran Church, Jacksonville, FL. She was also a member of Champion Presbyterian Church.
Lorna was a graduate of Kent State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Education. She was a high school English teacher at Southington Local School District.
Lorna loved to read and follow her former students on Facebook. She took great pride in their accomplishments.
Most of all she enjoyed watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren's activities and sports events. She was proud when someone commented that she had watched sports for three generations.
Lorna is survived by three children: Louise Bernard of St. Augustine, FL, Michael Kennedy of North Myrtle Beach, SC, and Charley Kennedy of Forrestville, CA; brothers Paul Bonar of Stafford, VA, Mark (Bobbie) Bonar of Waynesbora, VA, Ralph Bonar of Brownsburg, IN, and sister Sue Postlewait of Wheeling, WV.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Kennedy, son, Timothy Kennedy, brother, Fred Bonar and sister, Virginia Foster.
She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Grandchildren are Joseph (Becky) Bernard of Jacksonville, FL, Thomas (Sachi) Bernard of Princeton, NJ, Erin Putney of Wyalusing, PA, Jason (Jessica) Kennedy of Memphis, TN, and Jane (Phillip) Alesia of Scranton, PA.
Friends may call from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Champion Presbyterian Church, 2997 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren, OH where services will be held at noon. Material contributions may be made to Champion Presbyterian Church.
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