Summer Kennedy

Summer Austin Sechrest Kennedy, age 36, of Seagrove, NC, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, following a courageous 9-month battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Jonathan Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Baptist Temple Church Cemetery.

Born on August 27, 1989, in Randolph County, NC, Summer was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, granddaughter, and friend. Being a mother was Summer’s greatest blessing, and she loved her children with all her heart. As a nurse, Summer touched countless lives through her compassion, and ability to make everyone feel welcomed and loved.

Despite the challenges she faced, Summer remained courageous and continued to put her family first. Her love and strength will remain an inspiration to all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Zackery Kennedy; her children, Talon L. Davis, Jaxtyn K. Kennedy and Jordyn K. Kennedy; stepsons, Jase Luck, Silas Kennedy; her father, Keith Sechrest, and stepmother, Donna; her brother, Chad Sechrest and wife, Ali; her paternal grandfather, Herman J. Sechrest; maternal grandparents, Clement and Margaret Comer; and her nieces, Scarlett and Lilah Sechrest; extended family members, and dear friends who will cherish her memory forever.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Angela D. Joyce; paternal grandmother, Gracie Sechrest; and maternal grandfather, Ed Deaton.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, at Ridge Funeral Home, prior to the service.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Cone Health Wesley Long Hospital for the compassionate care, comfort, and support they provided to Summer and her family throughout her final days.