Shelby J. Vickers Kennedy Obituary
We bid farewell to Shelby J. Vickers Kennedy of Gladewater, Texas, born in Tyler, Texas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 29, 2024 at the age of 84. Shelby touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Shelby may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edmond Silas and Mary Ellen Vickers (Smith); her husband Billy Kennedy; and her brother Marshall Vickers. She is survived by: her children, Tonya Howell (Ricky) of Gladewater, Robin Smith of Gladewater and Roy Kennedy (Donna) of Gladewater; and her siblings, Gary Vickers of Longview, Roy Vickers (Mary) of Bullard, Norma Gossett of Bullard, Joan Weesner of Tyler and Jan Hazelrig (Ray) of Tyler. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends.
Visitation was held on Sunday, November 3rd 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home (206 W South St, Lindale, TX 75771). A funeral service was held on Monday, November 4th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
