Joanne Scott Kennedy, 86, died January 1, 2016. A Williamsburg resident since 1961, she was born to Robert L. and Mary Scott on February 5, 1929 in Charleston, SC. She was a poet and writer, a 1949 graduate of the University of Maryland, former reference librarian at the Williamsburg Regional Library and book reviewer for the Daily Press, Virginian-Pilot and NY Times.
Joanne was predeceased by her daughter Mary (2011) and her brother, Robert L. Scott. She is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, Robert Kennedy; her children, Charles Kennedy (Marina), Joan Kennedy, Nancy Byrd (Bob), Keyne Stanford (Rob), Catherine Steever (Dan), Rose Kennedy (Wade Slate), and Amy Witsil (Matt); 24 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Kathleen McFarland and Rosemary Scott.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 from 6pm-8pm at Bucktrout of Williamsburg, 4124 Ironbound Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188. A funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 11am. at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 104 Norge Ln., Williamsburg, VA 23188. Interment will be private at Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Service
12:00 AM
St. Olaf Catholic Church - Directions
104 Norge Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Visitation
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Bucktrout Funeral Home - Directions
4124 Ironbound Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
757-229-3822
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