Joanne Scott Kennedy

February 5, 1929 - January 1, 2016
Joanne Scott Kennedy

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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

Wednesday, January 6, 2016
12:00 AM

St. Olaf Catholic Church - Directions
104 Norge Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188

Visitation

Tuesday, January 5, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Bucktrout Funeral Home - Directions
4124 Ironbound Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
757-229-3822

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  • January 05, 2016
    Susan Fournier says:
    I am so sorry to hear of Joanne's death. She was a great friend to my mother, Kit Fournier. I worked with Joan many years ago (1999) in Hampton and remember how committed and welcoming she was....much like her mother.

  • January 05, 2016
    Kyle and Nena Scott says:
    Our love and prayers to Uncle Bob and all cousins and their families. Aunt Joanne's light spirit, her caring and love, and her gift to us all of her poetry will always stay in our memory and our hearts. May she rest in peace and may you all find peace in your memories of her. Love, Nena and Kyle and Mark and Kris

  • January 05, 2016
    Lisa McFarland-Tovar says:
    Sending Love to you, Dearest Uncle Bob and Cousins Chuck, Joan, Nancy, Keane, Cathy, Rose and Amy. Such a Light as Aunt Joanne's grows ever brighter with each happy thought and memory we hold and are blessed to share. Warm hugs to all, dear family. Sincerely, Lisa McFarland-Tovar with all my love, with you in Spirit and Joy of Aunt Jo*

  • January 06, 2016
    Patrick Golden says:
    Robert - on behalf of the Ancient Order of Hibernians I want you to know that we are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. On a personal note, I always enjoyed working with Joanne at the library in her role with the poetry group. May perpetual light shine upon her, and may she rest in peace.