Judith Kennedy

JUDITH "JUDY" JOHNSON KENNEDY\r\n Judith "Judy" Johnson Kennedy, age 70, of Ingram, Texas went home to be with her Savior on Wednesday December 10, 2014. \r\n Born May 13, 1944 in Napa, Idaho, Judy spent most of her life helping others. She was a homemaker, beauty operator, retail worker, one time real estate agent, and devoted military wife. She was known for her huge heart, compassion for others and dedication to the less fortunate. Judy loved helping high risk youth and was very deeply involved in social work within the community. Judy served the President of board of directors for the Tyler Drug Abuse Program, was a CASA Volunteer, and spent countless hours helping at the Salvation Army. When she wasn't serving, Judy loved playing cards with her husband Martin and their many friends. Martin adored his Judy and Judy adored her Martin. Together they loved God and they loved their church.\r\n Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Martin Kennedy (of Ingram, Texas,) her mother Patricia Goforth (of Santa Maria, CA,) her older brother Michael Johnson of Nevada and younger brother Vernon Johnson of Euless Texas. Judy is survived by three sons, Marty Kennedy (Beth) of Tyler, John Kennedy (Maribel) of Tyler, Michael Kennedy (Cathy), and one daughter, Laura Kennedy Long also from Tyler. She was a loving and very proud grandmother to seven grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter, and her loving four legged daughter, Biscuit. Judy was a passionate woman that will be very missed by all that knew her. Her family finds comfort in knowing that she is in Heaven with her Savior. \r\n A viewing will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Tyler Memorial Funeral Home in Tyler, TX. A funeral service will be held following the viewing at 2:45 p.m. with graveside services following at Tyler Memorial Cemetery.\r\n There will also be a Memorial Service for Judy at 4pm Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Living Tree Baptist Church in Ingram, TX with Bro. Thomas Jeffers officiating.\r\n The family invites you to send condolences at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com by selecting the "Send Condolences" link.\r\n Local funeral arrangements are entrusted to GRIMES FUNERAL CHAPELS OF KERRVILLE.\r\n[contact-form-7 id="73" title="Send Condolences"]