03/20/2026
Thirty-three years ago today, Lynda Diane ‘Baptist’ Kennedy left this world far too soon, taken in a sudden and tragic accident while in the midst of building a beautiful life — their dream home, a thriving family of 5, a successful business, surrounded by a wonderful community and a future full of promise.
She left behind five young children age 5-13 years of age, her high school sweetheart, and a wide circle of friends, family, and community members who felt the shock of her loss deeply. It wasn’t just a family tragedy — it was a loss that rippled outward, touching everyone who knew her.
Lynda’s unforgettable. Kindness was her default. Her home was open to everyone. She was fun, thoughtful, deeply caring — and undeniably badass in the way she lived and loved.
After years of struggling to have children, they were eventually blessed with five in just eight years — a testament to her strength, resilience, and the life she fought so hard to create. Her legacy lives on with 10 grandbabies to date.
In losing her, a powerful lesson was etched into me at a young age:
Do not take tomorrow for granted, kindness is key and community matters — big time.
Even 33 years later, her legacy lives on in the lives she shaped, the love she gave, and the strength she inspired.
Today, we remember her — not just in sorrow, but in gratitude for the force she was and the mark she left behind.
Thank you mom for all that you stood for and all that you showed us in our short time together. Thank you to everyone in our family and the community who has helped keep her memory alive and your support during the most difficult time of our lives. We love you and appreciate you. Xoxox
Lynda Diane ‘Baptist’ Kennedy - September 10, 1952 to March 19, 1993
