Mary Blanche Kennedy

July 29, 1931 - September 17, 2020

Mary Blanche Kennedy, age 89, went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2020 at Davis Regional Medical Center. She was born July 29, 1931 in Iredell County, North Carolina the daughter of the late Dallas Brady “Dash” Gaither and Nettie Blackman Gaither. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Calvin Barber Kennedy. Mary was a lady of faith who loved the Lord, sang gospel music and played the piano and organ for the church. She retired after a long career with Southern Bell Telephone Company as a dispatcher. Mary adored her family, enjoyed spending time in their company and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend who will be missed by all. Left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Brad Kennedy and wife Tammy and Johnny Franklin Kennedy and wife April; grandchildren, Chelsea Harris (Casey), Dash Kennedy, Roxanne Kennedy, Lauren Jones (Matt), Brady Kennedy, Tyler Weatherman (Amber) and Alexander Weatherman; great grandchildren, Caroline Jones, Tinsley Jones and Carly Kennedy; canine companion, Elvis; and numerous other loving family and friends. A funeral service will be held 2 PM Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Nicholson Funeral Home, 135 E. Front Street, Statesville, NC 28677. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Iredell Memorial Gardens in Statesville, NC. Please share memories and condolences at www.nicholsonfunerals.com. You may watch the service live here:https://www.oneroomstreaming.com/view/authorise.php?k=160080384377992