Kenedy
Joyce Ann Kenedy, 87, of Madill, Okla., passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Family Care Center in Kingston, Okla. She was born on August 10, 1937, in Woodville, Okla., to the late George Noah French and Edith Inez Everett French.
Joyce graduated from Kingston High School as valedictorian in 1955. On March 15, 1956, she married Elgain Daniel Kenedy, in Madill and they shared 50 years of marriage before his passing on August 15, 2006. A woman of deep faith, JoycewasadevotedmemberofGrantham Baptist Church for over 60 years, where she joyfully led the congregation in singing.
She retired from Landmark Bank in Madill after 30 years of dedicated service. Joyce found joy in quilting, crocheting, reading and most of all, spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her warmth, love, and strong spirit touched all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and her granddaughter, Suzy Boyd.
Joyce is survived by her children, Eddie Kenedy and wife Kim of Madill, Okla., Gary Kenedy of Madill, Okla., Debra Boyd and husband Ron of Mannsfield, Texas; brother, Bill French and wife Mary, Luella, Texas; sisters, Sue Stafford of Celina, Texas, Bennie Tilley of Kingston, Okla., Betty Ryals of Denham Springs, La., Doris Mendoza of Arlington, Texas; grandchildren, Wesley Holcomb and wife Amy, Cody Vandeventer, Kayla Burnett and husband Matt, Katie Nelson and husband David, Jeremy Snider, and Eric Kenedy; 11 great-grandchildren; many beloved nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Watts Funeral Home in Madill, Okla. from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a family hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Funeral service will be Friday, May 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Watts Memorial Chapel in Madill, Okla.
Dan Clifton and Todd McRay will officiate the service. Interment will be at the Woodberry-Forest Cemetery in Madill, Okla. Services will be under the direction of Watts Funeral Home in Madill, Okla. Condolences may be sent to wattsfuneralhome.com.
Casket Bearers will be Ollie Hall, Jeremy Snider, Rodney Coe, Marlon Stafford, Bobby Stafford and Allen Henry.
Honorary Bearers are Leonard Huffman, David Dunn, Leslie Tilley, James Tilley, David Tilley, Donny Stafford, Bob Garfield, Wesley Holcomb and Cody Vandeventer.