Duallise Kennedy's Obituary
KENNEDY, DUALLISE GRIMES of Garland, Texas beloved wife, mother, “MawMaw” and friend, passed away at her home Sunday, October 21, 2012 at the age of 81. She was born July 16, 1931 in Venus, Texas to O.D. Grimes and Hattie Taylor Grimes. Mrs. Kennedy had a passion for travel, playing games and spending time with her family and friends. She was blessed with friendships that started as early as the third grade and sustained throughout her life. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Gene Grimes; and daughter in law, Phyliss Kennedy. Duallise is survived by her husband of 60 years, Walter Kennedy; sons, Steve Kennedy and wife, Terri, Mark Kennedy and partner, Dennis Fleming, Kerry Kennedy, and Greg Kennedy; grandchildren, Casi Hill and husband, Chad, Lori Houchin and husband, J.R, Michael Kennedy, Stefani Wallace and husband, Toby, Melissa Kennedy, Mitchell Kennedy, Joanna Kennedy; great grandchildren, Lainee Hill, Jayce Hill, Jayden Houchin, Linley Houchin, Kaylee Kennedy, and Presley Wallace, BrooksWallace. Duallise is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; and best friends, Joyce and Porky Leatherwood, Marbeth Basilio, Jack and Mary Hill, and Don and Frances Holt. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Restland Funeral Home. Service will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Restland Memorial Chapel.
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