Acknowledgement We truly thank each of you from the depths of our hearts for all of the beautiful sentiments of kindness shown to our family during this time of sorrow. Your acts of kindness shall forever be cherished in our memories. May God continue to add uncountable blessings to you! Our prayer is that God will continue to keep you in his care. The Family of Aurelia Kennedy-Hemphill
The Lord's Prayer
Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, As it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, The power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen.
Aurelia
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January 126, 1948 ~ June 15, 2015
Obituary On Monday evening of June 15th, 2015, in Hazel Crest, IL, the loving spirit of our dearly beloved mother went to join our Savior in that home not built by hand but whose maker and builder is God. Aurelia Hemphill was born January 26, 1949 in Chicago Heights, IL to the union of Richard and Carrie (Lewis) Kennedy. She was the seventh of twelve children. Our Mother accepted Christ at an early age. She graduated from Bloom High School in Chicago Heights, IL and attended Catherine Business College in Chicago, IL. In 1975, Aurelia married Walter L. Macklin and to this union, three children were born. He preceded her in death in 1995.
Order of Service Saturday, June 20, 2015 VISITATION: 11:00 A.M.
FUNERAL: 11:30 A.M.
Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
241 East 15th Street - Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Reverend Wayne Bell - Officiating
Order of Service Processional Pastor Wayne Bell
Holy Scripture
Greater Mt. Hermon COGIC Chicago Heights, IL
Prayer
Bishop Gregory Dillard
Pentecostal Church of Christ Ford Heights, IL
Pastor Michael Dillard Chicago Heights, IL
Solo
Whitney Deak
Acknowledgement of Cards, Telegrams,
Flowers, Floral Designs and Condolences
In 2005, Aurelia found love again and married Eddie Hemphill.
Tributes to Aurelia Hemphill
There wasn’t a person who met Aurelia who didn’t love her and if you knew her or encountered her in any way—you knew she would give you the shirt off her back. Aurelia zest for life and giving heart has touched many. Aurelia had the gift of cooking—she was at her happiest when she was cooking for her family, friends and the children of Aunt Martha’s in Park Forest, IL.
Remarks of Family & Friends
Solo
Lynette Warren
Jacqueline Young
Obituary Solo
Steven Kennedy
Eulogy
Pastor Wayne Bell
Recessional
Repast
Daddy’s Kitchen
4033 W. 183rd Street - Country Club Hills, IL
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Aurelia leaves to mourn: her children: Tonya KennedyAlexander (Terrance) of Matteson, IL, Veronica Baylor (Gerald) of Virginia, LaKeisha Kennedy-Deak (Michael) of Sandy Springs, GA; sisters: Elizabeth Boyd of Richton Park, IL, Mary Dillard (Floyd) of Marietta, GA, Margaret Reeves of Joliet, IL, Patricia Kennedy-Fisher (Charles) of Hiram, GA, Deborah Roach of Sauk Village, IL, Jacqueline Young (Willie) of Hazel Crest, IL and one brother: Joe Kennedy (Phyllis) of Calumet City, IL and grandchildren: Walter Dixon, Jhordan Alexander, Whitney Deak, Jharrayne McKnight, Michael Deak, Jr., Bre`on Reynolds, Brandi Alexander, Justin Deak, Evan Alexander. Aurelia was preceded in death by her parents: Richard and Carrie Kennedy and one sister: Michelle Shelton and three brothers: Booker Kennedy, Charles Kennedy and Richard Kennedy, Jr. and a host of nieces, nephews and friends who she deeply loved.
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