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Norma Kennedy

January 4, 1938 — November 20, 2023

Norma Dale Keeling Kennedy, 85, of Asheboro, died Monday, November 20, 2023 at Randolph Health in Asheboro.


Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doug Hefner officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.


Mrs. Kennedy was born January 4, 1938, in Randolph Co., NC, the daughter of the late Walter and Agnes Gray Keeling. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, where she served on the Altar Guild, and was a member of the Lutheran Women. She retired from Hanes Brands after many years of service. Mrs. Kennedy enjoyed meeting with her friends, calling themselves "The Magnolias," for lunch. She loved to travel and to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a loving mother and wonderful wife, and loved her Lord, Jesus Christ.


In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kennedy was preceded in death by her daughter, Pamela Saia, and sister, Betty Love.


She is survived by her husband, Gilbert Kennedy of the home; daughters, Debbie Freeman of the home, Cindy Pierce (Tony) of Asheboro; son-in-law, Joe Saia of Asheboro; sisters, Carol Rose, Linda Keeling, both of Asheboro; grandchildren, Morgan Caviness, Robbie Nelson (Becky), Matthew Nelson (Katherine); great grandchildren, Sophia, Charlotte, Thea Rose, and Skylar.


The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:15 p.m., Sunday, at Ridge Funeral Home prior to the funeral service.


Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 505 S. Park Street, Asheboro, NC 27203.

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