Eva L. Kennedy, 72 of Huntsville passed away December 8, 2017 surrounded by her family at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

Eva was born on October 10, 1945 in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Mary Shepard.  On October 13, 1962, she married the love of her life Michael Kennedy.

Eva adored her three grandchildren, Ashley Peters (Danny) of Washington, D.C., Megan Kennedy, and Justin Kennedy both of Lima, Ohio.  She also enjoyed reading, arranging flowers and decorating, spending the winters in Avon Park, Florida, and visiting with her wonderful friends.  She was also a member of Gretna Brethren Church and the Moose Lodge of Lakeview, Ohio.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Kennedy; sons, Steven Kennedy (Renee) of Lima, Ohio and Jaime Kennedy (Kelly) of Akron, Ohio.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Mary Shepard; and daughter Evette Kennedy.

Memorial services will be held Sunday, December 17, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Gretna Brethren Church in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Visitation will be held before the memorial service from 2:00 p.m. to the time of the service at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gretna Brethren Church, 1564 Township Road 46, Bellefontaine, OH 43311.