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Karen Kennedy Obituary

Karen LaRee Kennedy, 61, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away Wednesday, June 27. Born June 19, 1957 in Baton Rouge, she was the daughter of the late Stiles Compton "Mike" Kennedy, III and Doris Arnold Kennedy. A lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Ms. Kennedy graduated from LSU with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. She was devoted to her family and friends and loved them all with a pure heart. She was an avid reader and traveled extensively. She particularly enjoyed writing poetry, listening to music and watching classic black and white movies. Some of her interests included WWII history, quilting and photography. Professionally, she worked as Marketing Director for the National Safety Council of Louisiana and successfully lobbied for the Louisiana child passenger restraint system law, seatbelt law and motorcycle helmet law. She worked as Marketing Director for the Baton Rouge Symphony and was also the Director for the LA Arthritis Association for many years. In later years, she started her own business as a patient advocate. Her contributions to the Baton Rouge community included serving on various committees for the Junior League of Baton Rouge and Altrusa International. She was an associate vestry member at St. James Episcopal Church and served on the Altar Guild. Her brothers Michael J. Stiles Kennedy of Shreveport and Todd Wilson Turpin of Baton Rouge survive her. She is also survived by Stiles Christopher Kennedy, IV (nephew), wife Lacie Grace Kennedy, grand-nephew Stiles Cannon Kennedy, V of Shreveport and David Robert Kennedy (nephew), wife Chelsea Quinn Kennedy, grand-niece Elizabeth Grace Kennedy of Texarkana, TX. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 28 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. A memorial service will follow. All services will be held at St. James Episcopal Church, 205 N. 4th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70801. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ms. Kennedy's honor may be sent to Cypress Springs Mercedarian Prayer Center, 17560 George ONeal Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70817. For online donations, please visit www.cypressspringsprayercenter.org.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 3 to Jul. 28, 2018.
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I still miss you every day! Your light still shines, for always and in all ways! RIP Sister of my ❤.

Melissa Kaiser

Family

June 27, 2020

Hey, sis. You are still in my heart and thoughts, still blessing me with cherished memories. Each day means we are one day closer to being reunited.

Barbara Shelton

June 27, 2019

It's been a year and I miss you every day! Time passes slowly without you here. RIP Sister!

Melissa

Sister

June 27, 2019

I was so sad and shocked to hear about Karen's passing. She was a generous, kind and wonderful friend to me from the time I was a little girl in her Mom's home day care to helping me get an internship in college to being a bridesmaid in my wedding to making a trip to visit me when I moved away from LA. She was so supportive and giving, always treating me like a little sister. I will carry very special memories of her in my heart always! My thoughts and prayers are with you, her family and loved ones, for peace and comfort knowing she is with her precious parents in heaven.

Renee (Peterson) Meador

July 27, 2018

TO THE FAMILY & FRIENDS;

Sorry for your precious loss,may the words at 1 THESSALONIANS 4:14 comfort your hearts knowing that there is hope for your loved one.

July 25, 2018

Such a beautiful soul
One of the kindest people ever.
Many will miss you.


Steve Kleinpeter

July 23, 2018

So sorry for your family's loss. In the days ahead may you find comfort in the God of loyal love and in the promise found at John 6:40

July 17, 2018

So sorry for the loss of beautiful and caring KAREN may you find comfort in knowing that those who passed in death God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes PSALMS 116:15

Kay

July 8, 2018

Rest in peace, sister of my heart ❤ I miss you and I love you for always and in all ways! I won't forget...

Melissa Kaiser

July 6, 2018

To the Kennedy family, I was so shocked to read of Karen's passing! We worked together for many years when she was at the symphony and Arthritis Association. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

Pam Bordelon

July 5, 2018

Well, little sis, I know you are now dancing with Jesus and enjoying the loving arms of your parents. Yours was a life well lived giving Him all the glory. You will be greatly missed. See you when I get there.

Barbara Shelton

July 3, 2018

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