Roberta Kennedy

Roberta June Kennedy, affectionately known as “Junebug”, passed away on June 23, 2024 at the age of 98 in Fresno, California. Born on March 29, 1926 in Nevada City, California, she was a spirited and dedicated individual who spent most of her career working in government service and school administration.   

 A devout member of the Fremont Presbyterian Church, she actively participated as a decon and cherished her time singing in the choir. Her love for music extended beyond the church as she enjoyed singing and dancing well into her later years. Raised in Grass Valley, California, surrounded by a loving family, June held a deep appreciation for her Cornish/English heritage.   

June leaves behind a loving family, including her son Randy Kennedy (Lillie), grandchildren Randie Dent (Olie), Candice Blackburn (Charley), Cody Kennedy (Kristen), and Heath Kennedy (Brittany). She was also a proud great-grandmother to 12 great-grandchildren, 11 living and 4 great great grandchildren. Her life was enriched by numerous nieces and nephews. June was preceeded in death by her parents Wolford and Celia Crispin, her siblings, Elva Crispin, Wilfred Crispin, Doris Aitken, and Connie Crawford; and her beloved husband Robert Kennedy.   

 A memorial service celebrating June’s life will be held at Fremont Presbyterian Church on August 8th, at 11:00 am. Food and refreshments will be provided following the service. In honoring June’s spirit of service, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Honor Flight, a charity dedicated to honoring veterans. Through these donations, June’s legacy of respect and care for those who served will continue.