Mrs. Darlene Henson Kennedy
June 21, 1941 - September 23, 2020
Mrs. Darlene Henson Kennedy, 79, of Canon, GA passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at her home. Mrs. Kennedy was born on June 21, 1941, in Tiger, GA daughter of the late Leslie Floyd Henson and the late Irene Rebecca Seay Henson. She was a seamstress having retired after 37 years from Stone Manufacturing and was a member of the Tiger Baptist Church in Mountain City, GA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Terrell Kennedy, Sr.; sons, Johnny Kennedy, Jr. and Tony Douglas Kennedy; daughter, Patricia Kennedy Lunsford; brothers, Leslie Floyd Henson, Jr. and Jim Henson; and sister; Carolyn Roper. Survivors include her daughters, Mickey Kennedy (Stephen James) of Canon, GA, Lisa Kennedy of Lavonia, GA and Kimberley Rodriquez; son, Joey Kennedy of Royston, GA; sisters, Lois Holcombe of Canon, GA and Barbara Ann Mahurin of Miami, OK; fifteen grandchildren, thirty great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. A graveside service for Mrs. Kennedy will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2020, in the Bowers Memorial Park with Rev. Larry Kaiser officiating. The family will receive friends at Pruitt Funeral Home from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. The family is at the home. In lieu of flowers; memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, GA is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Darlene Henson Kennedy, 79, of Canon, GA passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at her home. Mrs. Kennedy was born on June 21, 1941, in Tiger, GA daughter of the late Leslie Floyd Henson and the late Irene Rebecca Seay Henson. She... View Obituary & Service Information