Mrs. Alma Kennedy Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Public Viewing for Mrs. Alma Kennedy will be Sunday, August 2, 2020 from 2:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at A. A. Dicks Funeral Home Sullivan Chapel, 2548 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Graveside Services will be held on Monday, August 3, 2020 at 10:00 A.M at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Rd, Columbia, SC 29229 Interment will follow in The Fort Jackson National Cemetery Please click the link below to view services for Mrs. Alma Kennedy https://www.facebook.com/A-A-Dicks-Funeral-Home-Sullivan-Chapel-115729839828313/ Mrs. Alma T. Kennedy was born July 9, 1935, in Richland County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Freddie Taylor, Sr. and Anna Mae “Turnipseed” Taylor. Mrs. Alma T. Kennedy’s earthly journey was completed on July 27, 2020. She was 85 years old. Mrs. Kennedy was educated in the schools of Richland County, graduating from C. A. Johnson High School in 1953. Mrs. Kennedy has always been a selfless advocate for family and friends. During a time of need, Mrs. Kennedy put a halt to her studies as a Registered Nurse at Allen University to be there for her father and siblings when her mother took ill. To know her was to love her. She had a kind, caring, and loving personality. She was joined in holy matrimony on December 12, 1957 to Mr. James Kennedy. This union of 61 years was blessed with love, devotion, and five children. She was a devoted homemaker, who enjoyed cooking, reading, and serving in her church and community. She was a faithful member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. A true intercessor at heart, she strongly believed in the power of prayer and forgiveness. She is survived by her husband James Kennedy, Sr.; children, Mrs. Pamela (Jeffrey) Brown Sr., Mr. James Kennedy, Jr., Ms. Tasha Kennedy, Mrs. Kimberly (Reginal) Boyd, Sr., and Ms. Gwendolyn Kennedy. Two brothers; Mr. Freddie (Miriam) Taylor Jr. and Mr. Joseph (Anna) Taylor; One sister, Mrs. Marie (Rev. Dr. Augustus) Rodgers; Nine grandchildren, Brian, Marcia, Jeffrey, Jr., Ashley, Conniea, Erin, Tyrell, Reginal, Jr., and Genesis. Ten great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous friends. Please leave the family your condolences and prayers. The Kennedy family, acknowledges with grateful appreciation, all of your kind expressions of love and sympathy. Thank you for helping us care for our families. A. A. Dicks, Sr. and Staff.

Mrs. Alma Kennedy

July 9, 1935 - July 27, 2020