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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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09/08/1934- 12/14/2020
Kingstree
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be 3 PM Thursday, December 17, 2020, in Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. Ms. Kennedy’s family will receive friends one hour before the service in Grace Hall at the church. Burial will follow the service in Williamsburg Cemetery.
Visitation
The family will greet friends one hour before the service in Grace Hall at the church.
Memorials
Memorials can be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 North Academy Street, Kingstree, SC.
Mary Frances Vause Kennedy, 86, passed December 14, 2020, at her home with her daughters by her side.
Ms. Kennedy was born September 8, 1934, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late Edward McPherson Vause and Lena Alma Haddock Vause. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Columbia College. While at Columbia College, she was a member of The Columbia College Choir, The Columbia College Choral Club, The Columbia College Sextet and a trio, The Blue Notes. She retired from the data processing department of Williamsburg Technical College after 27 years.
“Miss Mary Frances” was a true lover of her family, her hometown of Kingstree, good note writing, and of all things Southern – especially her sweet, iced tea.
In 1969 the Kingstree Chamber of Commerce presented Ms. Kennedy with the “Citizen of the Year” award for outstanding service rendered to Kingstree. As President of The Home and Garden Club they raised funding for landscaping for the Williamsburg County Memorial Hospital. She also served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Williamsburg Land Company. She was selected to appear in the 1971 edition of “Personalities of the South” for recognition of achievements and outstanding service to her local community and state and also in the 1973 edition of “The Word Who’s Who of Women”.
She was a lifetime member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.
A special thank you to those that lovingly cared for her at her home, Melissa Adams, Alexis Adams, Marie McFadden, Shirley Harvin, Ava Rogers, Deatrice Thomas and Evalena Brown.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Ethel Lena Vause Thompson, and her two brothers, William M. “Will” Vause and Edward M. “Ed” Vause. Surviving are her daughters, Cheryl Kennedy Wrenn and Mary Lisa Kennedy (Hal) McGill of Kingstree and grandchildren Michael Erban Wrenn, Frances McGill (Edwin) Belser, Harold Kennedy McGill and Benton Thornwell McGill of Kingstree along with numerous nieces, nephews, and several great nieces.
Funeral services will be 3 PM Thursday, December 17, 2020, in Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. Ms. Kennedy’s family will receive friends one hour before the service in Grace Hall at the church. Burial will follow the service in Williamsburg Cemetery. Due to Covid -19, all safety precautions will be taken so please socially distance and wear a mask. Memorials can be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 North Academy Street, Kingstree, SC.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.
So sorry to hear of Mary Frances’ passing. To the family, please know my sincere sympathy and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
My sincere condolences to the family! Mary Frances was a true friend of my family for many years! Her friendly smile will surely be missed. Rest In Peace my friend. God Bless🙏🙏
Cheryl and others–Ken and I are so sorry for your loss. Moms are the best person in our lives and the hardest to lose. Prayers for your comfort at this time.
Hugs and prayers for everyone!💜
Such a sweet and fine Southern lady who was loved by all. Prayers for all of her family during this time and in the days ahead.
What a fine Southern lady who has joined her loved ones in glory! Prayers and sympathy to her family and all who loved her during this time as well as the days ahead.
So sorry Cheryl you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Dear Cheryl and Mary Lisa…
I pray that you will celebrate all the Ms. Mary Francis memories.
She always took so much interest in me and the young people. Her smile and encouragement is what I celebrate.
Thank you for sharing your mamma with all of us.
Much love…Mary Susan Haigler Kirchner
I am so sorry to hear of Mary Francis’s passing. She was very dear to me and my family! She had such a wonderful personality and great stories and sayings that I love. Please know the Godwin cousins from Charleston are praying for you and thinking of you during this hard time. We are comforted to know that Mary Francis is reunited in heaven with Sweet Aunt Lena and Ethel Lena and their Father.
I am so sorry to learn of this great loss.
Miss Mary Francis will forever hold a special place in my heart.
I will always remember her voice and her signature “Oh dawling.”
Heaven has gained a new angel. Prayers for her family and vast number of friends. We loved her at WTC and will miss her greatly.
Clifton Elliott, Ed.D.
VP for Student and Academic Affairs
Williamsburg Technical College
Cheryl I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Please if there is anything that you need or any way that I can help you, please don’t hesitate to give me a call.
I am so very sorry to hear about Mrs. Mary Frances. She was a very sweet lady and I know you will miss her greatly. My love and prayers go out to you and your entire family.
So sorry to hear. Prayers for peace and comfort to the family.
Our prayers are with all of you. Your mother was a wonderful person❤️
My heartfelt condolences and prayers to you, Mary Lisa, Cheryl, and all of your family. Your dear Mother was a lovely Christian lady and loved by everyone. May God bless all of you.
My deepest sympathy to you all. I loved her and remember all the good times I shared with her through the years. She was a dear friend to me and everyone she knew. She will be sorely missed.
CHERYL AND FAMILY,
So sorry for the loss of your Mother. Just know that if you need anything, please call me Cheryl. Your loving Mom is in Heaven meeting our savior Jesus. Oh, what a wonderful gift for her to meet Jesus, to be singing with the Angels.
Blessings and love to your entire family. Ms. Mary Frances always had as she would say, “one foot in the road.” The other was in our hearts. She always seemed so glad to see mama and I and we had some great visits. So glad they were able to share the drive by birthday. We will miss her and her sweet spirit and caring attitude. She was a joy to know. She was blessed with 2 wonderful daughters who took such good care of her and a Heavenly Father who has welcomed her home.
Prayers to you and your family Michael your dad Davy Wrenn has been telling me all about your grandmother we are so sorry for your loss . We love you. And if you need anything please let us know Prayers for your mom also during her time of loss Atchie and Davy Wrenn
Jan and I were sorry to hear about Mary Frances. She was always upbeat, and I enjoyed our conversations and friendship. I always liked her Southern way she pronounced “darling” and whenever I hear someone use that term, I will think of her!
Dear MaryLisa, was so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. You and Cheryl and your Family are our prayers and thoughts during this most difficult time. May God give you much strength in the days ahead. I lost my Daddy during the holidays and was very difficult and sad. Love and prayers, Linda and Clark Tisdale
Cheryl ,I just read about your mom’s passing.S he was truly a very loving and kind woman.my prayers for you, mary lisa and michael.if I had known,I would have called..