Jo-Ann Kennedy Obituary - Battle Creek, Michigan | Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service
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Obituary for Jo-Ann Bernadette Kennedy (Brewer)

Jo-Ann Bernadette (Brewer) Kennedy, 66, of Battle Creek, MI, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at her home. She was born April 07, 1944 in Pocatello, ID the daughter of Robert Lester Brewer and Lorna Ruth (Holmden) Brewer.
Jo-Ann is a life long resident of Battle Creek. She was a 1962 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and a 1989 graduate of Nazareth College. Jo-Ann retired from the City of Battle Creek as an income tax auditor in 2009 and formerly was employed at Ralstons as an accountant for 26 years.
Jo-Ann is survived by Daughter: Kristi & Clark Oversmith; Sons: Shawn Kennedy and Scott Kennedy all of Battle Creek, MI; Sisters: Sandy & Roy Wolfgang of Fredric, MI and Nancy & Mike Delgado of Lansing, MI; Brother: Terry & Joy Brewer of Cape Girardeau, MO. Grandchildren: Matthew, Brittani, Shawn, Kloey and 2 Great Grandchildren. Step Sisters: Mary Trebilcock and Becky Haywood both of Battle Creek, MI; Step Brothers: Mike & Carol Bacon of Kalamazoo, MI, Leland Bacon of Florida and Mark & Theresa Bacon of Alabama.
She was preceded in death by her Parents and her Husband: William "Bill" Edward Kennedy II on November 6, 2003.
Jo-Ann was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She was an avid baseball fan, enjoyed collecting turtles, eating cherry pie and was an artist. She and her late husband vacationed in Kissimmee, Florida for several years during Baseball's Spring Training and was a member of the North Avenue Church of God.
Visitation will be held at Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service, 375 W. Dickman Road, on Tuesday, October 5, 2010, 6-8 PM and on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 2-4 & 6-8 PM.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 7, 2010, 10:00 A.M. at the North Avenue Church of God with Pastor James L. Sparks and Pastor Dennis Siddall officiating.
Burial will be at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, MI.
Memorial tributes may be made to American Cancer Society or North Avenue Church of God. Arrangements by the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service (269)788-9800.

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