Frances Kennedy Obituary

We bid farewell to Frances Kennedy of Pink Hill, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 21, 2026 at the age of 85. Frances touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Percy Kennedy; her parents, James Barnett and Bessie Smith; and her siblings, Alton Smith and Helen Rich.

She is survived by: her children, Melody Merritt of Fuquay-Varina, Doug Kennedy (Karen) of Pink Hill and Betsy Mohrfeld (John) of Pink Hill; her grandchildren, Brittany Arnett (Ryan), Megan Merritt, Rhiley Marshburn (Brandon), Molly Maultsby (Evan), Kaelyn and Makensie Mohrfeld; her great grandchildren, Macy, Julianne, Lexi, Meredith Arnett, Kennedy Marshburn and Baby Boy Marshburn; and her brother Ralph Kenneth Smith.