Christa Kennedy

Christa Idessa Wilene Kennedy Carr, 67 graduated from earth to her Heavenly Home peacefully on October 8, 2024 at UT Hospital after her battle with cancer. She was born to preceded in death by parents, Williams L. and Bernice W. Kennedy; brother Luther Wayne Kennedy and Niece, Donita Simmons. Christa received Christ at an early age at Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church where she remained a member until her passing.

She graduated from the 1974 class at Everett High School. She then attended Tuskegee Institute and Morristown College. She worked in the restaurant industry for many years to include Morrison's and the Airport Ruby Tuesday.

Christa leaves to cherish her memory: Loving and devoted daughter, Whitney Williams, beloved son, Chadwick Carr, granddaughter, Niyah Williams and grandsons, Nevyn Williams and Devaun Carr. Nieces; Yolanda (Travis) Woods, Sonya Kennedy-Knox, Kendra Evans and Meagan Cornett and Nephew Johnathan Kennedy. Great-Nieces; Dana McCluskey, Renice Heard, Rianna Winford and Alexis Sullivan. Great-Nephews; Michael "Bud" Williams, Geoffrey Kennedy and Jeremee Sullivan. Host of cousins and devoted Friends Jay Lindsey, James "Suds" Suddereth, Cheryl Lewis and Neighbor Lisa Woods. Funeral service will be held Saturday October 19, 2024 at noon at Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church, Rockford with 

Rev. Dr. Charles Lomax, officiating and Rev. Sam Brown, Eulogist. Interment to follow at Sherwood Gardens, Alcoa. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Body may be viewed Friday from noon until 6 p.m. at Foothills Funeral Home.www.foothillsfh.com