After spending Christmas with her family, Betty Jean Kennedy (nee Pearce) passed into eternal joy on
December 26 th , 2024 where she was preceded by her beloved husband Lonnie Wade Kennedy and
parents, Ray and Ann Pearce.
Born July 11th , 1939, in Pontiac, MI, Betty grew up with her parents and sister Karen in Taylortown, TX,
graduating from Cunningham Highschool in 1956.
At that time, she and Lonnie moved to Paris, TX to begin their life together, where they raised a large
family of much-loved children and grandchildren, and where she worked at First Christian Church until
retirement.
She is survived by her sister, Karen Ware, her daughters Jill Redus and Angie Kennedy, her grandchildren
Jade and Jennifer Wilson, Billy and Angelia Kennedy, Colt Redus, Mason, Loni, and Chloe Bean , her great
grandchildren, Kili Neal, Kendal Kennedy, and Kimari McCarty, Connor, Keegan, and Anslee Kennedy,
Niko Bean Martinez, and Nevaeh Wilson and her great-great grandchild Kingston Robinson, and many
nieces and nephews.
The family would like to make a special thanks to Melissa McGee, her devoted caregiver, who supported
Betty and the family in her final years.
Betty’s philosophy on life was deeply impactful to all who knew her, as her open, loving personality and
sassy sense of humor made everyone she knew feel special, earning her a place in our hearts forever.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 18th , 2025 at Southside Baptist Church in Paris, Texas
from 1-3 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org
To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com
