Melissa Ellen Kennedy

Melissa Ellen Airhart Kennedy was born on December 28, 1968 and went to Heaven on January 16, 2018. Her wake and service will be held at Old Anacoco Baptist Church. The wake will begin at 5:00 pm on Friday, January 19, and the service will be on Saturday, January 20, at 11:00 am.  Rev. Wayne Chance will officiate. Melissa came into the world on a chilly, bright December day. The youngest child of Billy and Carol Airhart, she grew up adored and surrounded by six brothers and sisters, friends and family. Growing up in Hornbeck, she cheered for the Hornets until she graduated with the Class of 1986. Not too many years after high school, her dreams came true when she welcomed her daughter, Randi, into the world; she loved being a mother.  Her son, Austin, was born a few years later. For her, the sun rose and set on her children. For the last 14 years she has served the community as a dispatcher for the Vernon Parish Sheriff Four years ago she met and married Chuck Kennedy, the love of her life. She became step-mother to Shelby and Matthew.  In the last few years she loved nothing more than spending time spoiling her grandchildren and worshiping Jesus. She was a member of Galilee Baptist Church where Chuck is a deacon. She woke up every day grateful for all she was blessed with. On Saturday, January 20, 2018 surrounded by her six brothers and sisters, family, and friends, she will be celebrated and honored. We know our baby girl is safe and well in the arms of Jesus. Condolences can be made at chaddickfuneralhome.com.