Minnie M. (Stevens) Kennedy

Minnie M. Kennedy, age 67, of Lyons, Ohio, died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, Wednesday morning, December 29, 2021. She was born on November 12, 1954, in Wise County, Virginia, to David and Virgie(Mullins) Stevens. After Minnie graduated from High School, she attended classes at Owens Community College and obtained her Nursing Training Certificate. She went to work at Harborside in Swanton as a Nursing Assistant.

Minnie married the love of her life, Bob Kennedy, on August 24, 1973.
She looked forward to Sunday morning church services. She also enjoyed trying her luck playing the slot machines at the casinos, as well as playing Bingo.

Left to cherish Minnie’s memory are her husband of 48 years, Bob Kennedy; daughter, Melissa Henry; grandchildren, Brandon Henry and Kellie Henry; siblings, Hattie Robinette, Cleve (Shannon) Stevens and Margie Chapa; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Minnie was preceded by death by parents; brothers, James Stevens and Fred Stevens; brothers-in-law, Donald Kennedy, Jonny Kennedy, Ronnie Kennedy and Jim Robinett; sister-in law, Freida Bush; mother-in-law, Luellen Kennedy and special niece, Michelle Ketring.

Visitation will be held Monday, January 3rd from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home in Metamora, where funeral services will begin at 12:00(noon), with Pastor Heather Schimmel officiating. Interment will follow at Lyons Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Lyons Fire and Rescue, 409 East Morenci Street, Lyons, Ohio, 43533.