Ginger Lee Kennedy's Obituary
Ginger Lee Kennedy, 54, departed this life on Monday, January 17th, 2022, in her home. A visitation will be held from 10am to 12pm on Thursday, January 27, at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Cremation services will be provided by Graceland Fairlawn Crematory at a later date.
Ginger was born and raised in Decatur, IL on February 8th, 1967 to the union of Ted and Alice Kennedy. A young wife and mother of 3 sons, Ginger was the life of the party who enjoyed karaoke and “dancin’ in the street”. A few of her favorite things were her games (Canasta, Solitaire, Spades and Sonic the Hedgehog on Sega), unicorns, the color purple, and silly moments with her sons. She had a forever love for her children, her music, and her famous “Pasta Salad”, that she even sang a tune to while cooking. Ginger was a great friend, had a good heart, and will be dearly missed by those that love her.
Ginger leaves to cherish, not to mourn, 3 sons: Tim (Linda) Waggoner of Lebanon, TN, Anthony Waggoner of Decatur, IL, and James (Tyneria) Waggoner II of Decatur, IL; Siblings: Stella Mae Kennedy of Decatur, IL, Teddy (Cindy) Kennedy of Hillsboro, IL, Candy (Randy) Zinn of Decatur, IL; 4 granddaughters, 5 grandsons; Best Friends, Alicia (Brett) Riedel of Sullivan, IL, Tammy Jackson of Decatur, IL; Special Friend, Mark Turnbo of Decatur, IL, and a host of family and friends. She was proceeded in death by her father, Ted Kennedy and her mother, Alice Kennedy.
Let her life and death always serve as a reminder to love those that are close to you, no matter the situation. Death is inevitable, Life comes with the unexpected, and of these, love will always remain.
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