Robina Redmond Kennerly
September 18, 1918 ~ October 4, 2008
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Robina Redmond Kennerly, 90, of 50 Gilbert Road, Leicester, died October 4, 2008.
Mrs. Kennerly was a native of Buncombe County and was a daughter of the late Herbert A. and Grace C. Redmond. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gay R. Kennerly, who died August 1, 2006, and by a brother, Clifford Redmond.
She attended West Buncombe High School and worked with her husband in the operation of Kennerly Oil Company. They were very active in civic and church activities, including the Grange, the Leicester VFW Auxiliary, the Home Demonstration Club and the Leicester Community Center.
Mrs. Kennerly was a member of Bell United Methodist Church where she served as organist for more than 25 years. She was also a member of the choir, and active in several church organizations, including the UMW.
She was always active and enjoyed various hobbies, including music, needlework, and tending her flower garden.
Surviving are her daughter, Gaylen Saunders and husband, John, of Leicester; two grandchildren, Dr. John T. Saunders III and wife, Deidre, of Steamboat Springs, CO, and Suzanne E. Saunders of New Orleans, LA; three great-grandchildren, Katie, Kari and Kyle Saunders of Steamboat Springs; one sister, Juanita R. Sluder of Leicester, and a number of loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Bell United Methodist Church with the Revs. John Clements and Enoch Ball, Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Her nephews will serve as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall immediately following the interment.
Flowers will be accepted and appreciated, or memorials may be made to Bell United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box 581, Leicester, NC 28748.
Robina was a classy lady and only very warm memories of her are felt. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
ROBINA WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON. I ALWAYS ENJOYED TALKING WITH HER. SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HER FACE. AND A KIND AND INSPIRING WORD FOR WHOEVER SHE CAME IN CONTACT WITH. I NEVER SAW HER MAD OR ANGRY. I KNOW SHE WILL BE MISSED.
I AM THE ONE THAT STAYED AT SALLY’S & IRL JOHNSON.
Gaylen,
Alana and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
To Robina’s Family, We have known and loved Robina so very much for approximately 7 years. She was such a special lady and a blessing to everyone who knew her.
Please rest assured knowing that this is THE most glorious time for Robina, the time she has been living for, for many many years.
She is with her Lord & Savior – in the loving arms of Jesus right this very minute.
My prayer is that God be with each of you, granting you the peace & comfort only He can.
If there is any way we can help, please do not hesitate to let us know.
To family and friends – My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Blessings and peace, Betty Nelon Rhodes
Gaylen,
It is never easy to lose someone you love, and especially when that person is mom. But, there is joy in knowing that she is at home with the Lord. Heaven is surely rejoicing!
God bless you and your family, and may the Holy Spirit comfort you.
Gaylon;
Sorry about the loss of your mom.
You know i always thought the world of her. May she rest in eternal peace. Your friend and neighbor, Pete Stauffer
Our condolences to the family. Robina and her sister Juanita have always shown we distant cousins that they cared.
Jimmie Joe Johnson’s grandchildren and John Will Johnson’s children. Walter, Juanita and Linda
Gaylon and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your mother was a dear and special lady, we always enjoyed being with her at family functions.
Hey Gaylen & Juanita!
I was sorry to hear about Robina’s death. I never knew her but I felt like I did from both of you talking about her when I worked at A-B Tech. We wanted to let you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sheila & Danny Bell
Dottie & Ricky Sluder
So sorry to hear about Mrs. Kennerly (Robina) she always wanted me to call her by her first name. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family during this time. May God Bless you all.
Dear Family,
I just learned of Robina’s passing. I’m so sorry for your loss. Gay and Robina were the sweetest people I ever knew. As a chid our family would visit from California during the summer. They always made us feel at home and very welcome. I have very fond memories of homemade ice cream at their house and watermelon on the back deck. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
Sheri Kennerly
Larry Kennerly’s daughter and family
Dear Gaylen and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. It is never easy to lose a loved one. Cherish all the memories and she will live in your lives forever. My condolences to Juanita as well. You both are in my thoughts.
Joyce Dover Evans
AB Tech
Dear Gaylen amd family:
We were so sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. I hold so many precious memories of her and your
Dad. They are together again now and enjoying all that Heaven has to offer. We would have loved to have been with you today, but due to illness we will not be able to.
All our love and sympathy is with
you.
Betty Sluder and George Hall
Gaylon,
Sorry to hear about your mother. She and your Dad were such good neighbors to us. But you know you will get to see them again someday. All of our family on Green Valley Rd. loved them.
Melissa (Whitt) Herron
DEAR FAMILY;
I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I AM ROSALEE AUSTINS YOUNGEST DAUGHTER. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS