Beverly E. Kennedy, 69, of the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Lake Shore Hospital. She was born March 3, 1948 in Gowanda, the daughter of Arnold and Olive (John) Nephew.
Mrs. Kennedy was married to Richard Kennedy, who survives. She was a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians and the Heron Clan. Mrs. Kennedy is survived by a son, Robert (Rosemary) Armstrong of Long Island; two daughters, Deanna Armstrong of Gowanda and Michele (John Mark) Gifford of Noble, OK; five grandchildren, Sarah Rose Storey, Lauren Elizabeth Myers, Brittni Sue Jones, Issiac Leigh Gifford and Elizabeth Marie Gifford; and a great-grandchild, Hadowas Lingenfelter. Also surviving are two brothers, Dennis (Kerry) Nephew and Scott (Jane) Nephew; a sister, Jane Jackson; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Tuesday, March 14 at the family home, 13984 Route 438, Gowanda. Funeral services will be held at the family home on Wednesday, March 15 at 9 a.m.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 105 E. Main St., Gowanda.
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