Jeanie S. Kennedy

Jeanie Struthers Kennedy, 90, of Buffalo passed away on April 18, 2015 at the Citizen's Memorial Healthcare Facility in Bolivar. Jeanie (Jean) was born on October 24, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of William and Isabella Kennedy of Scotland. Jean lived in Springfield, Missouri for most of her professional life, where she worked as a registered nurse, administrator and instructor at St. John's Hospital for over 25 years. To support herself through college, she worked for Western Union while earning a bachelor's degree in nursing at DePaul University. As a nursing student in Chicago during World War II, she volunteered with the Salvation Army. Once her parents relocated to Buffalo, she moved to Springfield, gained employment at St. John's, and completed a master's degree in nursing at Drury University. Additionally, she did doctoral work at the Texas Christian University. Jean was a kind person who supported a wide range of charities throughout her life. As a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Buffalo, she especially enjoyed teaching adult Bible classes during her retirement years. Known affectionately to her family as "Auntie," she promoted her Scottish heritage through food. Her survivors include her sister-in-law, Frances Kennedy of Bolivar: three nieces, Jeanie Keith of Austin, Texas, Roberta Roberson of Buffalo, and Barbara Owens of Buffalo; and a nephew, John Kennedy, Sr. of Halfway. Additionally, she is survived by 9 great-nephews and nieces and 10 great-great-nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Robert Kennedy. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 25th, at 2:00 P.M. at the Buffalo First Christian Church with the Rev. Tim Case officiating. Recorded selections of "In the Garden," "Amazing Grace," and "How Great Thou Art" will be played. Casketbearers will be Christopher Hill, Bryan Hill, Joseph Roberson Jr., Shawn Boland, James Kennedy and John Kennedy Jr. Interment will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery, under the direction of the Montgomery-Viets Funeral Home of Buffalo. Memorial Contributions may be made to the donor's choice.

Jeanie S. Kennedy

October 24, 1924 - April 18, 2015