Bridgette Bershawn (Porter) Kennedy

BRIDGETTE BERSHAWN PORTER-KENNEDY

1967-2023

Bridgette Bershawn Porter-Kennedy was born August 23, 1967

in Miami, Florida to the late Jewell Carswelll and Unjunior John-son. She attended the local school in St Lucie County in Fort Pierce, Florida. She continued her education endeavors at IRCC and completed cosmetology school. She met the love of her life.William Bill Kennedy, and was married to him for 28 lovely years.

Bridgette was a faithful member of New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Pierce, Florida under the leadership of Pastor Toby Philphart. She served there as a youth choir director.

She enjoyed styling hair and decorating. She was a "Mom" to many. She loved the Lord with all of her heart.

On April 17, 2023, Bridgette Bershawn Porter-Kennedy departed this life to receive eternal rest. She was preceded in death by her PARENTS: Unjunior Johnson and Jewell Carswell;

and a SISTER: Catonva Troup.

Left to cherish her precious memories are her HUSBAND: William Richard Kennedy Jr.; CHILDREN: Monique Kitchen (Arthur III).

William Kennedy III, Moyea Kennedy (Kuilani Mills), and James Kennedy (Takarria); 18 GRANDCHILDREN: Dontae Collins Jr., Christopher Walker, Cedric Lewis, Romance Walker, Arthur Kitchen IV, Calab Kitchen, Maleia Mills, McKenzie Kennedy, Makai Kennedy, Messai Kennedy, Makari Kennedy, Genesis Kennedy, Ivan Young, Wesley Smith, William Kennedy IV.

Giavanna Kennedy, Aaleah Brangain, and Areanna Kennedy; 1 GREAT GRANDCHILD, Kayce Collins; SISTERS: Deneen Bigham and Sabrina Cromes: BROTHERS: Jimmy Porter (Dexter), Parrish Porter, Dean Porter, Keith Slater, Ervin Carswell, and Torrance HInes; UNCLES: Donnelle Palmer, James Palmer (Pauline), Connell Palmer (Carolyn), and Wayne Johnson; AunTs: Linda Palmer, Berkley Lee (Hammon), Annie Evelyn Brown, Lena Mae Johnson, Doris Palmer, and Gwendolyn Johnson; and a host of nephews and nieces, cousins,

THE STATES LADY GLANCE

Friday, May 5, 2033

5:00 pm -7:00 pm

Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

300 South 33rd Street

Fort Pierce, Florida 34947

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE

Saturday, May 6, 2023

12:00 Noon

Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

300 South 33rd Street

Fort Pierce, Florida  34947

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