Vera Crain Kennedy, age 90 and a resident of the Stateline Community passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at her home. She was born August 24, 1923 and a lifelong resident of Washington Parish.

Mrs. Kennedy was a charter member of Forest Haven Missionary Baptist Church, which she loved dearly. She enjoyed listening to gospel music and attending all the services she could.

She retired as housekeeping supervisor with Riverside Medical Center in Franklinton with 20 years of service. Vera was Worthy Matron of the Pine Chapter of the Eastern Star in 1963. She was always a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother.

Survived by: Daughter and Son in law: Linda and Donald Paxton of Watson, LA; 2 Sons and Daughters in law: Bill and Janice Kennedy; Charles and Judy Kennedy all of the Stateline Community;

5 Grandchildren and Spouses: Dana and Kevin Calbert, Gwen and Dewayne Magee, Chad Kennedy, Matt and Juliana Kennedy, Jared and Kristy Kennedy;

12 Great Grandchildren: Kirk Calbert, Kate Calbert, Jade Kennedy, Erin Kennedy, Courtney Kennedy, Nick Kennedy, Dylan Kennedy, Matthew Kennedy, Patrick Magee, Andrew Magee, Ryan Magee, Zach Davis; 5 Sisters: Nell Corkern of Metairie; Ruth Kennedy of Angie; Mary Borde; Willene Adams; Wilda Bufkin all of Bogalusa; and

1 Brother: Shelton Crain of Covington.

She was preceded in death by her husband D. Ray Kennedy, parents Robert Willis Crain and Lutie Knight Crain, 3 sisters Patsy Crain, Agnes Ard and Vert Breland, and 2 brothers Wilson Crain and Carl Ray Crain.

Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home, funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel with Eld. Richard Magee, Eld. Clyde Cooper and Rev. Patrick Magee officiating.

Burial will follow in the Kennedy Cemetery at the Stateline Community.

Published in The Advocate from Oct. 24 to Oct. 25, 2013