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Brenda Kennerty Obituary

Brenda Joyce Kennerty Charleston - Brenda Joyce (ne;e Starks) Kennerty, 73, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, September 11, 2020. Relatives and friends of Brenda are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, James Island. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, James Island. Online Condolences may be offered at www.Charlstonfunerals.com. Brenda is survived by her husband, John (Jack) Kennerty Jr. of Charleston; son, John Kennerty III and wife, Meredith Pratt of Lithia, Florida; daughter, Rachel Kennerty and wife, Rebecca Dosch of Waterloo, Belgium; brother, Johnnie Starks and wife, Pat Starks of Johns Island; sister-in-law, Barbara Starks of Johns Island; grandson, George Pratt of Sarasota, Florida and granddaughters, Mary Pratt and Kate Kennerty of Lithia, Florida. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Virginia Jackson. Brenda was born in Charleston, South Carolina. As a child she dreamed of becoming a nurse because she wanted to help others in need. For over thirty years, Brenda worked as a neonatal nurse with Roper St. Francis Hospital in downtown Charleston. She was well loved by her family and friends and will always be remembered for her smiles, laughter and her delivery of funny jokes. She was a Scrabble enthusiast and challenged anyone who dared to play the lettered tiles. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in Brenda Kennerty's name to either the Hospice Foundation (https://www.hpcfoundation.org/) or Respite Care Charleston (https://respitecarecharleston.org/ #donate). Arrangements by James A. McAlister, (843) 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 12 to Sep. 13, 2020.

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Barbara Lewis

September 11, 2021

I miss you, Brenda. For so long you were such a bright spot in my life. Keep em laughing in Heaven. LY

William Manning

September 15, 2020

Dear Jack, So sorry for your lost. May Brenda RIP. Bill & Katherine Manning

Robert Horner

September 14, 2020

Dear Kennerty Family, Lisa and I are saddened by the loss of Brenda. We hope that you all can find some comfort in knowing that we are sharing you sadness. Brenda was a great lady and had such a kind heart. She is undoubtedly in a great place now. Bob & Lisa Horner

Phyllis Shelley (Ehney)

September 14, 2020

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Brenda. She was always so welcoming and a true bright star. She will be missed. We are praying for you all during this difficult time.

John and Stacey Bosacker

September 14, 2020

John, Meredith and the Kennerty Family:

During this difficult time in the loss of your Mom, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
In reading about your Mom, she was clearly a wonderful lady, loved people and your Mom was a beautiful care giver! What a legacy!

Love, JB and Stacey

Psalm 23:4

Robert Czarniecki

September 14, 2020

Jack,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Brenda.
Bob and Joan Czarniecki

Barbara Jackson

September 13, 2020

We worked together for 30 years, much of the time on the same work schedule. Brenda was a fabulous and very caring nurse and I was honored to know her and I became a better nurse because of her. She loved a funny story and would have us in stitches laughing. Fly high with the Angels, my friend and be at peace.

Karen Parker

September 13, 2020

To Jack, John, Rachel, and family-
I had the pleasure of working with Brenda at Roper Hospital Nursery. She was a great nurse, always fun to work with, & a good friend. I was so sorry to hear of her passing. Love & prayers to you all.

Petra and Jennifer Richardson

September 13, 2020

We will miss you dearly Brenda. I am glad you are with Aunt Betty and Nana now. Much love!!
Love, Petra and Jennifer Richardson

September 13, 2020

I went through high school with Brenda. She always had a smile for everyone and enjoyed knowing her. Our graduating class was small but close. We had many great times together. Prayers for her family.
Margaret Seabrook

Carol Norton Tuzo

September 13, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Brenda and I were in nursing school together. We laughed, cried, joked, and struggled, but we made it. Brenda made this world a better place. May she rest in peace.

Joyce Johnson

September 13, 2020

Remembering the laughter and jokes Brenda entertained us during our high school days. She made riding the school bus, home, fun.

Carol Norton Tuzo

September 13, 2020

Brenda was a very good friend as we laughed, cried, joked, and sweated our way through nursing school. The world is a better place because of Brenda. My deepest condolences to her family.

Dotte Bowman

September 13, 2020

Dear Jack and family, I am sorry to read about Brenda. We worked together in the nursery at Roper. She was very caring taking care of the newborn babies. She was a good friend and we had a lot of good times together.

Grover & Beverly Ramsey

September 12, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kennerty family. Have known Brenda for many years and she always had a sweet smile. So sorry for your loss. Grover & Beverly Ramsey

Brenda Drinkwater

September 12, 2020

Rachel Al and I were saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. Please know our love and prayers are with you and your family

Marilyn Mc Greggor Jordan

September 12, 2020

Brenda was my favorite cousin. I loved her like a sister. She use to visit us for a few weeks out of the summer in Atlanta. I enjoyed her company so much. Love and remember you always.
Marilyn❤

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