Alice Kennedy Obituary
We announce the death of Alice Kennedy (Cleveland, Mississippi), who passed away on August 22, 2026, at the age of 94. Alice will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Alice Kennedy to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Darrel Holaday and Mary Alice Holaday; her husband William "Bill" Odom Kennedy; her son Bill Kennedy II; her brother Billy Holaday; and her granddaughter Kennedy Jolie Smith.
She is survived by: her daughters, Holly Reece (Rodney), June Gregg (David) and Alice Marie Smith (Joe); her grandchildren, Bryan Reece, Jacob Smith, Joey Marie Smith and James Alan Kennedy; and her sister-in-law Bertie Ann Holaday.
Visitation was held on Thursday, August 27th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Ray Funeral Home (206 Bishop Rd, Cleveland, MS 38732). A memorial service was held on Thursday, August 27th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Alice Joyce Kennedy may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Cleveland, MS, P.O. Box 130, Cleveland, MS 38732, Kennedy Jolie Smith Nursing Scholarship at Delta State University Foundation, DSU, P.O. Box 3141 Cleveland, MS 38733, or a charity of your choice, honoring her lifelong dedication to faith and education.
