Emily Josephine Kennell Obituary
In loving memory of Emily Josephine Kennell of Sarasota, Florida, who departed this world on May 23, 2025 at the age of 90. Emily Josephine leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Emily Josephine Kennell to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joe D Christner and Emma Christner (Eigsti); her husband Kenneth D. Kennell of Roanoke; her siblings, Gloria Christner, Lovina Miller, Luella Zoss, Mary Christner, Christy, Joe, Frank and Jake; and her great grandchild Glen Alan Hostetler.
She is survived by: her sister Barbara Hostetler of Roanoke, Illinois.. She is also survived by 3 daughters and 2 sons.
Visitation was held on Sunday, May 25th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM and on Thursday, May 29th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A funeral service was held on Friday, May 30th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Linn Mennonite Church. A burial was held on Friday, May 30th 2025 at the Stewart-Harmony Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Emily's honor to the Gator Wilderness Camp School online at http://www.gatorwildernesscamp.com. or to Global Disciples at http://www.globaldisciples.org. .
