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Shelvie Harrison Kennedy

Passed 04/25/2026

Obituary For Shelvie Harrison Kennedy

Sumter, SC

Shelvie Harrison Kennedy, 67, widow of James Edward Kennedy died Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter, SC. She was born August 6, 1958 in Alcolu, SC. A daughter of the late Allison McDowell and Sarah James Harrison Jackson.

Public viewing will be held 2PM til 6PM Friday, May 1, 2026 at Hayes F. Samuels, Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 North Church St. Manning, SC.

Celebration of life 3PM Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Howard Chapel AME Church, New Zion, SC. Burial will follow in the church yard cemetery.

The family is receiving friends at her residence, 120 Haynes Worth St., Sumter, SC

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Willie Jean McCray Singleton

Joy, Sending our condolences. May the love of those around you and your family bring comfort during this difficult time.

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My Heartfelt Condolences to my friend Michelle, her children, siblings and Family! I will continue to pray for strength during your time of grief. Sending my love and support.

Lutisha Williams

My condolences to the family. A very kind loving person to know her and a pleasure to care for. Sleep in paradise my friend

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Heaven gained a beautiful soul. My grandmother will always be loved, always remembered, and never forgotten. I take comfort in knowing my grandmother is now at peace. Her love will stay with me forever.

I LOVE YOU

Stiasi VanBuren

My heartfelt condolences goes out to the Harrison & Kennedy family of passing of a beautiful soul gone to soon. She will truly be missed as well so love forever.

Laura Ann Evans-Locklear

Loving you forever Mama, my two divas in heaven

Vonisha z radley

May God bring all of you peace & always remember she's right by your side .

Bean

To the Family, My Condolences

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Condolences and prayers to the families of Sister Kennedy

Judith Bethune

Thinking of You

Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories. Family you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sunny and Mary The Abraham family

Jeanette Abraham

Condolences And Prayers For The Family

Marcella Lloyd

My Condolences goes out to family

Estelle Rush

Take your rest my friend...you will be missed.. Doll and Bull๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

Kathleen Harrison

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.