Obituary: Julia Kirkham Kennedy, December 27, 2014

Contributed by Brenda Scott Hines
Jun 2015
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The Observer/Enterprise, Coke County, TX - Friday January 9, 2015

Julia Kirkham Kennedy went rushing into the arms of The Lord December 27, 
2014 and brightened heaven with her smile. Those who knew her saw a tiny 
piece of heaven through her unconditional love and amazing ability to 
forgive. Julia never met a stranger and had a gift to always make you 
laugh. She dedicated her life to teaching others about hard work and how 
to enjoy life no matter what.

Julia was born to O.C. and Jacquelynn (Jackie) Kirkham March 23, 1954 
in San Angelo. She attended school in San Angelo and graduated from 
Central High School. She worked for Stripes in Bronte, TX. Her career 
in convenience stores allowed her to share her happiness with others.

She is preceded in death by her father O.C. Kirkham and her brother 
James Kirkham.

She is survived by her mother, Jacquelynn (Jackie) Kirkham of San Angelo, 
TX; three sisters, Margo Law of San Antonio, TX, JoAnn Womack of Winters, 
TX and Shirley Bradshaw of San Angelo, TX; one brother, Mike Kirkham of 
Helotes, TX; her son, Skeeter Kennedy of Crane, TX; her daughter and 
son-in-law, Amber and Travis DeLeon of Crane, TX; one grandson, 
Cash Gunner DeLeon of Crane.

Julia lived by two rules, laughter and love. She lit up the room and 
always made you feel better. We are all better for having known her, 
you weren't able to walk away without learning something valuable 
from her. Her legacy will live on through family and her friends 
whom she loved like family.

The family received visitors all day Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 
Macon You Crazy Ranch located at 845 Copeland Rd., Blackwell, TX 79506, 
approximately 11 miles North of Bronte on 277. Funeral services were 
held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 4, 2015 at the First Baptist Church 
of Bronte. Services were under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made to www.shafferpioneer.com.

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