Karolyn P. Kennedy

Karolyn P. Kennedy, 97, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, died Monday, Aug. 7, 2006, at The Laurels of Mount Vernon in Mount Vernon. Born Jan. 4, 1909, in Boggstown, she was the daughter of James Harvey and Grace (Patterson) Strickler. She married Fred W. Kennedy on June 6, 1936, and he preceded her in death on July 5, 1953. Survivors include Miriam Strickler Hoover, Glenn A. Hoover, Debi (husband, David) Duke, Lauren K. Duke, Edward A. Hoover, Susan S. Hoover, Edward A. Hoover Jr., Alicia Anna Hoover, Sherry Lynn Hoover and Zoe Arianna Hoover. She also was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Kennedy was a former Boggstown resident. She was a homemaker and a registered nurse at Major Hospital. Mrs. Kennedy graduated from Boggstown High School and Indiana University School of Nursing. Private graveside serves were in Forest Hill Cemetery. Freeman Family Funeral Homes, Carmony-Ewing Chapels, 819 S. Harrison St., handled the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Knox County, 1770 Coshocten Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050.