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PALLBEARERS
Lucy Craft Laney Class of 1964
H ono rary Pa llb e a r e r s
Lucy Craft Laney Class of 1964
Flow er bearers
Ushers
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We appreciate the care and concern of so many wonderful friends and loved ones. You have shown your sympathy through prayers, calls, visits, flowers and may other gestures. May God's richest blessings be upon each o f you today and always. - T he F am ily
Williams Funeral Home, Inc.
1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - Augusta, Georgia 706.722.5551
2945 Old Tobacco Road - Hephzibah, Georgia 706.792.1003
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A CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013 11:00 A.M.
MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 1036 Daniel Street Augusta, Georgia
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Reverend Dr. D arryl Ham m ond - Officiating -

EARNESTINE W. KENNEDY was born November 6, 1945, in St. Petersburg, Florida, to Addie J. Williams. While still a child, she relocated to Augusta, Georgia. She received her education in the public schools o f Richmond County.
Earnestine accepted Christ as her personal Savior and joined the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, where she was a faithful and dutiful member o f the Pastor's Aid Ministry and other various committees. She sincerely loved her church family.
Over forty-nine years ago, she united in holy matrimony to Levi Kennedy. This union was blessed with two daughters.
She retired from Gracewood State School and Hospital (East Central Regional Hospital) after thirty years o f service. She was a loving and caring employee and colleague.
Earnestine was a devoted wife, encouraging mother, dedicate daughter, beloved sister, loving relative and a true friend. She had an infectous smile that could light a room with a heart to match. She shared her spirit o f hospitialtiy and her willingness to lend a helping hand wherever she went. Earnestine had a passion for life and she enjoyed life to it's fullest.
TWo sisters, Lois Odum and Vonda Williams and one brother, Emory Williams all o f Augusta, GA preceded her in death.
She leaves to cherish her memories: a devoted husband, Levi Kennedy; two daughters, Jacqueline Kennedy and Judy Kennedy; mother, Addie Williams; three sisters, Marion Herrington, Ruth Williams, Cheryl Williams; brother, Robert J.W. (Lillie) Williams o f Augusta, GA; three sisters-in-law, Betty Bush, Delores Rainey and Lois (Arthur) Butler all o f Augusta, GA; two brothers-in-law, Willie Jr. (Frances) Kennedy and James (Annie-Ruth) Kennedy, all o f Augusta,GA; uncle, Hosie Johnson o f Augusta, GA; and a host o f nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

T here is r eally n o t h in g w e need to k n o w OR EVEN TRY TO UNDERSTAND.
If we refuse to be discouraged
AND TRUST G o d 's GUIDING HAND.
SO TAKE HEART AND MEET EACH MINUTE
WITH FAITH IN G o d 's GREAT LOVE, A ware t h a t every day of life IS CONTROLLED BY GOD ABOVE... A nd never dread tomorrow OR WHAT THE FUTURE BRINGS,
Just pray for strength and courage AND TRUST GOD IN ALL THINGS. A nd never grow discouraged BE PATIENT AND JUST WAIT
for "G od never comes too early
a n d H e never comes to o l a t e !"
H elen Ste in e r R ice

Processional
Scriptures.................... Old and New Testaments
Prayer.........................Reverend James Williams
Selection...................................................Choir
Poem .....................................Rhotina Burroughs
Reflections Deacon Green - As A Deacon Louise Buoy - As A Friend
Brittany Cook - As A Grand Godmother Rosa Rosier - As A Friend and Colleague
Willie Lewis - As A Classmate
Acknowledgements..................... Victoria Bright
Solo................................. Deacon Tommy Dock
Eulogy......................Reverend Dr. D. Hammond
Recessional
Interment..................... Hillcrest Memorial Park
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