Vernestine Greer Bounds Kennedy Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Vernestine Greer Bounds Kennedy of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Vernestine left this world on February 24, 2026 at the age of 74, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Vernestine Greer Bounds Kennedy to show support.

She was predeceased by: her father McKinley Greer; her daughter Shauntae Laird Kurney; her grandparents, Carrie Lee, Benjamin Toney, Hamp and Flossie Greer; her siblings, Vernon Lee Greer (V. L.), Curtis Greer, Roger Greer, Stanley Greer and Helen Greer; and her stepmother Angie Jackson.

She is survived by: her mother Hazel Mae Toney; her former husband Victor P. Bounds; her spouse Russell Kennedy; her children, Monica Bounds and Victor; her grandchildren, Paige Kurney, Nicole Kurney and William; and her siblings, Michael Greer (Betty), Kenneth Greer (Katherine), Victor Hendricks (Tanya), Andrew Hendricks and JoAnn Davis (Joe).

In memory of Vernestine, donations can be made to Succeeding in School Program, PO Box 1714, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, 63902.