LOUISE DuRANT KENNEDY
Louise DuRant Kennedy was born on Aug. 5, 1927, in Elliott, Lee County, the first child of the late Christina Anderson DuRant and Eddie DuRant Sr. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and served faithfully in various capacities in her local church, until her health failed. As an honored graduate of Lincoln High School, Sumter, Louise received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Morris College, Sumter. She was one of the founders of the Morris College Alumni Chapter of Lee County. Louise taught in the Lee County school system and retired in 1992, after serving 43 years. She kept herself busy working with federal programs day and night. Not only did she enjoy working with high school students but with adult education and substitute teaching also. She was nominated by her co-workers as the Mount Pleasant High School "Teacher of the Year."
Louise was called to be with the Lord on the early morning of Friday, Aug. 10, 2018.
Her memories are being cherished by her children, Agatha C. Kennedy McDonald, Aundra E. (Gayle) Kennedy and Tina L. Kennedy-Dixon; two granddaughters, Maryon S. Kennedy and Kristina L. Kennedy; three grandsons, Damian A. Marshall, Al'Trell E. Kennedy and Aaron C. McDonald; four great-grandchildren, Justus D. Marshall, Westt B. Kennedy, Shia R. Marshall and Caleb A. Kennedy; one sister, Margaret DuRant; three cousins who were like siblings, Elizabeth K. (Christopher) Jackson, Doshia (Charles) Blair and Matthew DuRant; special friends that were like sisters, Dorothy McFadden and Deloris Legrant; a niece, Darnell D. Laws, and nephew, Charles DuRant Sr., who were both reared as her own; two special sons, Michael Harris and Herman Edwards; eight sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, two godchildren, friends, and beloved members of St. Paul United Methodist Church family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Henry Kennedy; and two brothers, Harvey DuRant and Eddie DuRant Jr.
Public viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Job's Mortuary.
Mrs. Kennedy will be placed in the auditorium at 11 a.m. on Saturday for viewing until the hour of service.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday at Lee Central High School Auditorium, 1800 Wisacky Highway, bishopville. Interment will follow at St. Paul Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at 351 N. Darlington Highway, Elliott.
Job's Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.
Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary.net.