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Betty U. Kennedy
Betty U. Kennedy, age 87, of Hampton, Virginia, died peacefully at her home on July 27, 2024. She was born in Newport News, Virginia, to Myrtle and Huntley Umphlet. She graduated from Warwick High School in 1955. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Betty was a sweet soul with a beautiful smile that would light up any room she entered.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband J. Henry Kennedy, sister Nancy Garrett, and daughter, Karen Qualls.
Betty leaves behind her daughter Barbara Hasty (Rich), her son Henry Kennedy (Maria), her son Joe Kennedy, and her daughter Robin Kennedy (Darryl Gupton); her grandchildren Cody Kennedy (Lauren), Julie Kennedy, Katie Qualls, Annie Kennedy, and Brett Kennedy (Janie Towler); and great-grandchild Julius Santiago.
The family especially wants to thank Connie Armstrong (Caretaker and friend), Valerie and Natalie (Hospice nurses), Nicole (Hospice volunteer), and Shirley Poole for the exceptional care Betty received in her final months.
In addition, the family wishes to express their extreme gratitude to Robin Kennedy, Betty’s daughter, for her extraordinary dedication to her mother’s care through the years.
A viewing will occur on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA. The funeral service will be held at the same location on Thursday, August 1, at noon, followed by a graveside service at Peninsula Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Parkview Baptist Church, 604 Hilton Blvd, Newport News, VA 23605, or the Alzheimer’s Association (https://act.alz.org/site/Donation).
4 Comments
So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing . I always loved getting sweet Christmas cards from her every year. I will be praying for all the family I know how hard it is to lose a mother.🙏🙏✝️
The least we can do is express how special Betty was to her friends like us since Jerry and I are ill and can’t attend her service. That smile of hers said it all when you saw her. A beautiful smile is a wonderful thing to share!
I will forever miss running into both Robin and her all over the place. I hope that the Lord lays his hands and the family and eases everyone pain and heartache through this difficult time.
Our Sympathy and prayers to the Kennedy family. Betty was special to our family when our children were growing up in Hampton. Blessings to all during this time.