Dorothy Louise Kennedy

Dorothy Louise Hudgins Kennedy, 87, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, September13, 2015. "Granny Dot" spent her life caring for others. In her final days, she was lovingly cared for by her family. She has gone to her eternal home in heaven with her Lord and received her crown of righteousness. She was born in Black Mountain, NC on January 8, 1928 and moved to Virginia in 1947. Preceding her in death was her husband, Clarence "CT"; daughter, Dottie Ann Grant; grandson, Adrian Sparks; parents, Osborne, Sr. and Bertha Hudgins; sisters, Thelma, Edith, Ethel, Effie, Edna; and brother, Osborne, Jr. "Brother". She is survived by her daughters, Theresa (Archie) Sparks; Donna (Jim) Crawford; Shirley Leigh; son, Clarence "Louis" Kennedy; son-in-law, Gerald Grant; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Granny Dot worked at Kenrose (Glad Rags), Peaks of Otter Restaurant, and Kearfott of NC before retiring. She was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church and the Fidelis Sunday School Class. Granny Dot enjoyed her Thursday nights with the ladies at the Buchanan Library and her Senior Citizens trips with Mill Creek Baptist Church. A Celebration of her life will be held at Mill Creek Church at 11am Thursday, September 17, 2015 with the Pastor J.R. Graybill and the Rev. Bob Hetherington officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-8pm Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home. The family would like to thank Missy Armes, the many friends who provided transportation to and from treatments, Heartland Home Health: Sara Julie, Caleb, Heartland Hospice: Sara, Regina, Karen, Amy, Molly, her church family, and many friends who offered comfort and support.