Frances Eliose Kennedy was born January 19, 1936 In Marion County, Iowa the daughter of Howard and Tressa (Brown) Kennedy.
Frances has lived in the Knoxville area all her life and has worked for the overall factory and for the local 5 and dime. For the last several years, she has worked in the kitchen at the Knoxville Middle School. Frances was a fun-loving person and enjoyed trips to Prairie Meadows. She also loved to bake for family and friends. Although she never had children, Frances cherished her nieces and nephews and thought of them as her kids.
She passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015 at her home at the age of 78 years.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: Paul and Forrest.
Those left to cherish her memory include her sister, Jean Jennings of Des Moines and many nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.
Funeral Service
Bybee & Davis Funeral Home – Knoxville, Iowa
Friday, January 9, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.
Pastor Ethan Book, officiating
Musical Selections
Elvis Tunes
Casket Bearers
Nick Blubaugh Eric Blubaugh
Philip Kennedy Kyle Kennedy
Chad Jennings Brian Kennedy
Interment
Graceland Cemetery – Knoxville, Iowa
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Christ’s Church.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Bybee & Davis Funeral Home.
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