Lucille Jeannette Van Brunt Kennedy, 73, of Bryan, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2009, at St. Joseph Regional Health Center. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Callaway-Jones Funeral Home in Bryan. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at Callaway-Jones Funeral Home with interment following at Rest-Ever Memorial Park in Bryan.
Lucille was born on August 26, 1935, in Salamanca, New York, to Leslie and Meda Van Brunt. She was a Ladies’ Auxillary Member of the VFW Post 4692. She was also a Women’s Auxillary Member of the Military Order of the Cootie PT 24 Bryan. Lucille was a long time volunteer at Marlin VA Medical Center and numerous nursing homes in Bryan and College Station.
Serving as Pallbearers for Mrs. Kennedy’s funeral service are Cody Courtney, Wacey Courtney, Jerry Randgaard, Travis Burch, John Lyon Sr., and Bob Bruner.
She is preceded in death by her parents Leslie and Meda Van Brunt, and her stepbrother Wayne L. Van Brunt.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Gordon Kennedy, of Bryan; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Margaret Kennedy, of Bryan; Daughter and son-in-law, Hollie and Jerry Randgaard, of Mansfield, TX; grandchildren, Cody and Wacey Courtney, Virginia and Leslie Kennedy, Crystal and Amanda Randgaard; and great grandchildren, Clayton Griesbach, and Kyrah Courtney, whom she loved dearly, including her kitty cat “Rainbow.”
To the family…
May our heavenly Father give you all the needed comfort, strength and peace to help you to get through each day until the fulfillment of his Kingdom promise at John 5:28,29, ‘Do not marvel at this , because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.’
You can be sure that all the promises of God will then be fulfilled. God said: ‘I have even spoken it…I shall also do it.’ – Isaiah 46:11.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Lucille, You were deeply loved and we will all miss you. My thoughts and prayers to you Gordon and your family. God has a new ANGEL CLOWN
Gordon, Rick, Margaret, Holly…..to all of you, my deepest sympathies….Lucille was a great LADY and will be truly missed by all that were fortunate to have known her. She was always encouraging to others, even when she was not feeling her best…what can I say? She was a shining example to me and I loved her.
Taz and family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Lucille will be sorely missed and while we cannot pretend to know what and how you are feeling, I know in my heart of hearts that Heaven has a new Angel. God Bless you now and always.
Gloria
Lucille: Always a a comforting smile, which I’ll dearly miss. A twinkle and a strength in her eyes that came from a sincere heart. An unspoken but not misunderstood hug that told me she cared . A true pillar of strength and courage, oh how I miss you.
You will always be remembered for your patience and wisdom.
I went to school with Lucille in Limestone New york and remember with fond memories. Our prayers and sincere sympathy for your loss are extended to all the family.
Rick, Margaret, Virginia – Leslie,
We are very sorry for your loss. You will all be in our prayers.
Johnny, Teresa – Jaime
To a GREAT Lady – Lucille – You will be missed….
Bless your Family as they move forward with out this wonderful Lady
God Bless You and watch over you
My thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time. She was a friendly wonderful lady, and will be greatly missed by all.
Betty Edlen, Illinois
I had not seen Lucille in many years but had hoped she was happy. My wife, Sue, and I send condolences to those who loved her well. Edward M. VanBrunt, Olean NY (son of Merle and Pearl VanBrunt)