Betty Faye Kennedy, of Wrightsville Beach, NC passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Onslow County, NC to the late James Gould and Eunice Rochelle Gould.

Betty attended Jacksonville High School. Afterward, she became a very successful real estate broker, serving the Wilmington area for over 30 years. Betty lived a full life and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a bright light to many people, and she will be dearly missed.

Betty is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Gordon Bennett Kennedy; daughter, Tisha Kennedy (James Wright) of Wilmington; son, Gordon Bennett Kennedy III of Wilmington; grandson, Bennett B. Wright of Wilmington; sisters, Lois Morton (Raymond) of Sneads Ferry, Daisy Sandlin of Wilmington, Peggy Zack of Wilmington, Connie Aikens (Kip) of Jacksonville; and sister-in-law, Alma Gould of Newport.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Gould.

A graveside service will be held at Oleander Memorial Gardens, 306 Bradley Dr, Wilmington, NC 28409, on Monday, August 29, 2022 at 3pm with Lay Elder Mark Houston and Reverend John Earl officiating. Interment will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions in memory of Betty may be made to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare at 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 or at www.lifecare.org .

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Quinn McGowen Funeral Home – Wilmington

910-794-7171