VIVIAN LEE KENNEDY

Vivian Lee Kennedy, 84, of Richmond, MO and formerly of Missouri City, died Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City, MO.

Vivian was born on February 12, 1933 in Kansas City, MO to Warren H. and Marie Rosa (Smith) Bernard. She married Reyburn Lee Kennedy of Camden, MO on May 17, 1952. He preceded her in death on June 18, 1997.

Survivors include; one son and daughter-in-law, Reyburn E. and Penny L. Kennedy of Rayville, MO; one daughter, Robbin K. Kennedy of Richmond; one sister, Rose Marie Eames of Pleasant Valley, MO; 12 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Vivian was preceded in death by one son, W.K. Kennedy; one brother, Robert W. Bernard; and one sister, Betty Jean Bernard.

Vivian worked at the United States Postal Service as a clerk for 20 years before retiring in 1994. She was active with the Richmond Salvation Army. She was a member of the Ray County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Vivian was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Richmond.  She lived in Camden and Fleming before moving to Richmond in 1978. She was a worldwide traveler. Vivian loved her family dearly, but loved her GOD most.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either the American Diabetes Association or to the Heart Association.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Richmond. Visitation will be Saturday, November 25, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Cravens Cemetery near Camden, MO.  Online condolences may be left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com