Louise DuRant Kennedy was the first child born to the late Christina Anderson DuRant and Eddie DuRant Sr., on August 5, 1927 in Elliott, Lee County, South Carolina.

She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and served faithfully in various capacities in her local church until her health failed. As an honored graduate of Lincoln High School, Sumter, SC, Louise received a BA degree in English from Morris College, Sumter, SC. She was one of the founders of the Morris College Alumni Chapter of Lee County.

Louise taught in the Lee County school system and retired in 1992 after serving 43 years. She kept herself busy working with federal programs day and night. Not only did she enjoy working with high school students, but with adult education and substitute teaching also.

She was nominated by her co-workers as the Mt. Pleasant High School "Teacher of the Year."

Louise was called to be with the Lord on Friday, August 10, 2018 early in the morning.

Her memories are being cherished by her children: Agatha C. Kennedy McDonald, Aundra E. (Gayle) Kennedy, and Tina L. Kennedy-Dixon; two granddaughters, Maryon S. Kennedy and Kristina L. Kennedy; three grandsons: Damian A. Marshall, Al'Trell E. Kennedy, and Aaron C. McDonald; four great-grandchildren: Justus D. Marshall, Westt B. Kennedy, Shia R. Marshall, and Caleb A. Kennedy; one sister, Margaret DuRant; three cousins who were like siblings: Elizabeth K. (Christopher) Jackson, Doshia (Charles)  Blair, and Matthew DuRant; special friends that were like sisters, Dorothy McFadden and Deloris Legrant; one niece, Darnell D. Laws; one nephew, Charles DuRant, Sr. that were both reared as her own; two special sons, Michael Harris and Herman Edwards; eight sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, two godchildren, friends, and beloved members of St. Paul United Methodist Church Family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Henry Kennedy; two brothers, Harvey DuRant, and Eddie DuRant Jr.

Public Viewing will be held on Friday, August 17, 2018 from 2-7pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mrs. Kennedy will be placed in the auditorium on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 11am for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 12noon on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Lee Central High School Auditorium 1800 Wisacky Highway Sumter, SC.

Interment will follow in St. Paul Memorial Gardens.

Family will receive friends at 351 North Darlington Highway Elliott, SC .