Carol Sue Kennedy

Carol Sue Kennedy, age 87 of Sparta, NC passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at her residence. She was born on December 8, 1936 in Alleghany County to the late Howard T and Lula Young Kennedy. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by several aunts, uncles, and cousins; including special aunts, Ruth Kennedy, Ina Walls and Thelma Woodie; special uncle, William Burton Kennedy. Carol received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees for teaching from Appalachian State. She taught school at Sparta High School and Alleghany High School for 35 years. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Union Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School Teacher and secretary-treasurer. She was also active in the Turkey Knob Community Club serving as their treasure for many years. Carol was an avid gardener, loved working in her flower beds and working in her garden. She is survived by special cousins, Jimmy D. Woodie from Garner, Maurice Woodie from Laurel Springs, special cousin and friend, Frankie Barnes (Bill) from Sparta. The family requests the honor of your presence at the funeral service to celebrate the life of Carol at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 4, 2024 in the chapel at Grandview Memorial Funeral Home with Reverend Danny Jones and Reverend Alvin Dixon officiating. Interment will follow in the Kennedy Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Flowers are appreciated or memorials be made to Kennedy Cemetery, c/o Debbie Johnson, 105 Brook Hill Court, Elkin, NC 28621. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is proudly serving the Kennedy family and if you wish, online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.grandviewfuneralhome.comRead Obituary