Rosemary C Kennedy

Rosemary Kennedy, 90, of Raytown, MO, passed away and went to be with her Lord on May 15th, 2016. Visitation from 5-7pm Fri., May 20th at the McGilley & Sheil Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial 11am Sat., May 21st at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church, 9020 E. 51st Terr., KCMO with burial following in Mt. Olivet Cemetery

Rosemary is the loving and compassionate wife of William Kennedy, who survives her here on earth in Raytown, MO. She is the loving and proud Mother of one Son, Kenneth Lawrence Jacks, who preceded her in death along with three surviving children; her Son, Gary Jacks and his wife Lauren of Olathe, KS, her Daughter, Debbie Frost and her husband Ken of Kingsville, MO and her Daughter, Stephanie Whalen and her husband Joe of Cross Timbers, MO. Rosemary is also survived by her wonderful Grandchildren; Granddaughter, Mandy Pittman and her husband Jason of Grain Valley, MO, Grandson, Kenneth Jacks of Cross Timbers, MO and Grandson, Clint Whalen of Orlando, FL and her deeply loved Great Grandsons; Chance Pittman, Spencer Pittman & Logan Pittman all of Grain Valley, MO.

Rosemary was a WWII Army Veteran serving clerically in Germany. She also worked as a civilian in The Pentagon in Washington, DC. She met and married her first husband, Verlin Jacks in 1950. Rosemary later worked at the FAA and retired after 26 years of service. In 1992 Rosemary met and married her husband William Kennedy. Rosemary & William are members of the VFW Post 1829 in Kansas City, MO. Rosemary loved family, friends, dancing, being part of the square dance club, peach colored roses, dessert instead of dinner and time with her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren telling stories and giving advice from a life well lived.

Online condolences to www.mcgilleysheil.com. Arr: McGilley & Sheil Chapel, 11924 E. 47th St., KCMO 64133, 816-353-6555.