Kimberly Lackey Kennedy, 41, passed away November 2, 2024, after a brief illness at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born December 15, 1982, in Iredell County to Roger Dale (Possum) Lackey of Hiddenite and the late Johana Smith Lackey.
Kim was a Daddy’s girl and was known for her love of animals, especially “Harley.” She loved her family and friends, but nothing like she loved her girls! She enjoyed crafting, upcycling and coloring.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her brother, Roger Eric Lackey; and two sisters, Jamie Leigh Lackey and Kelly Dale Lackey; and one nephew Adam Dale; along with one paternal grandfather, Rodger Lee Lackey; and maternal grandparents, R.C. and Minnie Smith.
In addition to her father, those left to cherish her memory are her three daughters, Kaitlin Kennedy, Kirstin Kennedy and Lamya Hartsoe; paternal grandmother, Mildred Lackey; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Graveside Service will be conducted on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. James Safrit will officiate. The Cremains will lie in state on Friday, November 8, 2024, between 12 noon and 5 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home.
Chapman Funeral Home is serving the Kennedy family.