Charlotte Kennedy Clendening passed away on September 17, 2024, in Bedford, Texas. She was born to Carl and Naomi Wright on June 9, 1930, in Dallas, Texas, and was one of six children. Charlotte graduated from Crozier Tech High School in 1947. In 1948, she married J.C. Kennedy and moved to Grand Prairie in 1954. Charlotte worked at several credit unions and banks in the Dallas-Grand Prairie area while raising her four sons, who were the pride and joy of her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband J.C. Kennedy in 1979. In 1988, she married Gerald Clendening. Charlotte loved square dancing and was a member of the Metro Singles Square Dance Club. After retiring, she and Jerry enjoyed traveling and dancing with their many friends. She also loved working in the Children’s ministry and Mother’s Day Out program at First Baptist Church, Grand Prairie.
Charlotte was preceded in death by Gerald Clendening, her husband of 23 years. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Jack and Connie Kennedy of Coppell, James Kennedy of Euless, Joe and Kathy Kennedy of Quitman, and Jeff and Kenda Kennedy of Keller. Additionally, she is survived by grandchildren Tracy Kennedy, Cim Lawrence, Jason Kennedy, Justin Kennedy, Josefina Kennedy, Ella Kennedy and Harper Kennedy; step-granddaughters Jessica Ragsdale and Katelin Neikirk; great-children, Charlene Kennedy, Jonathan Kennedy, Khai Lawrence and Gage Lawrence; great-great-grandchildren Noah Kennedy, Natalie Baladez, Eliana Kennedy, Sophie Kennedy and Rebecca Kennedy. She is also survived by nephews Don Ingram and Will Ingram of Quitman, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Charlotte will be held Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Grand Prairie Funeral Home, 733 Dalworth Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. A funeral service will take place Monday, September 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Southland Memorial Park.
Family and friends may share memories and condolences at www.grandprairiefh.com
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