Frances J. Kenney
January 22, 1922 - August 13, 2020
Frances J. Kenney, age 98, passed away serenely at home in Grand Rapids on August 13, 2020. She was born in Bellows Falls, VT on January 22, 1922 and earned her nursing degree in Worcester, MA. In 1948 she married Leo J. Kenney, MD (dec. 1965) and had 7 children: Kathleen, Michael (dec. 1963), James, Patricia (Dennis Rich), Philip (Reiko), Martha (Michael Waddell), Edward (Shauna Swesey) and 6 grandchildren: Patrick (Meg), Anna, Adam, Erik (Kallie), Erika, Miharu, and one great-grandchild Julia. Her passion was competing in 1500m race-walking in Michigan and in the National Senior Olympics from 1985 to 2000, winning silver nationally in 1997 in Tucson. When asked what she’d like for her birthday, she’d say, “Six lovely children.” Contributions in memory of Frances may be made to Faith Hospice, GR.
Frances J. Kenney, age 98, passed away serenely at home in Grand Rapids on August 13, 2020. She was born in Bellows Falls, VT on January 22, 1922 and earned her nursing degree in Worcester, MA. In 1948 she married Leo J. Kenney, MD (dec. 1965)... View Obituary & Service Information