Kathy Kennedy Richards Obituary
The family of Kathy Kennedy Richards of Lincolnton, North Carolina announces her passing on July 5, 2026. Kathy, born on December 6, 1942 in Maiden, North Carolina, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Kathy Kennedy Richards or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dewey Lee and Odie Leona Sherrill Kennedy; her husband Bill Junior Richards (Joe) of Lincolnton, NC; her siblings, Ray D. Kennedy of Houston, TX, David W. Kennedy (Ruth) of Maiden, NC, Louise K. Johnson of Newton, NC and Ruth K. Drum (Cletus) of Maiden, NC; and her pet Daisy.
She is survived by: her daughters, Susan A. Richards of Lincolnton, NC, Donna J. Richards of Lincolnton, NC and Nancy R. Ball (Charlie) of Broadway, NC; her grandchildren, Christopher Nash (Sara) of Spruce Pine, NC, Jamaica Hayes of Lincolnton, NC, Ronnie L. Beard II (Savannah) of Vale, NC and Brittany Beard of Lillington, NC; her great grandchildren, Marley Nash, Avery Nash, Grayson Beard, Abigail Beard, Lane Beard, Brinleigh Beard and Kaiden Beard; and her sister-in-law Inez Rudisill (Buster). She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
