Sarah Julia

Kennedy

Today we celebrate and honor the beautiful life of Sarah J. Kennedy. A devoted Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Aunt, and Friend. Sarah lived with a bright, generous, spicy spirit, offering love, kindness, and laughter to everyone she touched. Her unwavering dedication to her family was the heartbeat of her life.

Sarah was born on October 28, 1942, to the late Raymond and Daisy Ligon Smith. She departed this earthly life peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026. She was called home at the age of 83. She accepted Christ at an early age at York St. Methodist Church and later became a member of Mt. Auburn Baptist Church. She faithfully served the Lord. After retiring three times, she filled her days with gardening and crossword puzzles, travelling and spending time with family and friends. She was a proud member of a large and loving family, a role she cherished deeply.

She was preceded in death by her cherished siblings: Dorcas Axle, Mary Sue Smith, Christine Higgins, and Eloise Smith.

The bonds of family brought her immense joy, and her life will be lovingly remembered by all who were touched by her warmth, her laughter, and her unwavering love by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren: Keisha Jones (and Wylie Jones, Son-in-law), Cloe Jones, Leon Kennedy, Tameka Kennedy, Jahmék Murphy, Brandon Castro, Madison Joseph, Sameer Castro. She is survived by her siblings Rebecca Smith Robinson (Dr Kent Robinson brother-in-law), Nathan Smith, Tami Smith and Bridget Swint.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Walker Funeral Home - Walnut Hills Chapel, 2625 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati (45206). The funeral service will begin at 11:00 am, immediately following the visitation. Friends and family will gather to share memories, find solace in one another's company, and honor the legacy she leaves behind.

She will be laid to rest at Vine Street Hill Cemetery.

We invite you to take a few moments to share fond memories and words of comfort and condolence with the Kennedy family. Please click the "Tribute Wall" icon above and to the right, enter the information, and click "Save Post."

Walker Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the Kennedy family during this difficult time. Please call 513.251.6200 or visit www.HerbWalker.com for additional information.