Debra Lynn Schnell-Kennedy

DEBRA LYNN SCHNELL-KENNEDY - AGE 69 died in her home in Western, Nebraska, at 9:21 pm, October 28 ^th , 2022.

She was born Debra Lynn Stafford to Wellington and Mary Stafford in Fairbanks, Alaska on November 29 ^th , 1952, and was the youngest of their three children.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her oldest brother James, and her son Glen Tyson Schnell.  She is survived by her husband JW Kennedy, 8 of her 9 children, 15 grandchildren, one great grandchild and her sibling Robert, Ronald, and Pamela.

Debbie was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she gave selflessly of her time and talents.  She enjoyed gardening, raising chickens, and spending time with those she loved.  She will be deeply missed by those whose life she touched.  She will be remembered for her selfless love and kindness, her sarcastic wit and her stubborn – never quit attitude.  May her Father in Heaven greet her with love and rejoin her with those whom she loved.  Praise YHWH for her time on this Earth and her works of faith.

She was buried in the Plainview cemetery at 2pm on Saturday October 29 ^th , 2022.  A memorial service will be held for friends and family to celebrate her life Saturday November 5 ^th , 2022, in Beatrice, Nebraska at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints branch building located at 320 N 26 ^th St Beatrice, Nebraska.

If you wish to send Memorial Contributions or correspondence, it can be sent to 1098 19 ^th Rd, Clay Center, Kansas 67432 in care of Chad Schnell.