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Kelly Ann Butler Hennessy

May 17, 1968 - December 13, 2022

Kelly Ann Butler Hennessy, 54, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. She was born on May 17, 1968, in Bedford County, Virginia to Robert Butler, Sr. and the late Macie Thomasson Butler. In addition to her mother, Kelly was preceded in death by her sister, Rhonda Butler.

Kelly was a graduate of the class of 1986 from Liberty High School. She worked for the Secret Service in Washington, DC for many years. Kelly enjoyed reading and shopping. She especially loved the beach and traveling.

In addition to her father, Kelly is survived by her husband Joseph James John Hennessy, Jr.; daughter, Farah Kacey Hennessy; siblings, Sherry Renee Butler,  Robert Nathaniel Butler, Jr., and  Sidney Allen Thomasson; aunt, Mildred T. Smith; uncle, Bobby W. Thomasson; mother-in-law, Violet Hennessy and multiple nieces, nephews, other family, and friends.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 2:00 pm at Goodview Church of God. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com. Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford is assisting the family.

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My family and I sending our sincerest condolences. We're truly sorry for your loss.

Posted by Shawna Kay Ziegler on December 16, 2022

Our family send our deepest condolences in the lost of your beloved. May God comfort and strengthen each of you with his everlasting love during this difficult time.

Posted by Howard and Brenda Walton on December 16, 2022

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Posted by Cheryl Stevens on December 15, 2022

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