Ethel Mae Morris Kennedy was born December 7, 1920 in Bessemer,
Alabama. Her parents were Gracie Lee and Alfred Morris. To this
union were born five girls, three of whom are still living.
At age 12, Ethel united with the Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church in
Bessemer.
In 1944, she was united in marriage with the late Reverend Earl
Kennedy and spent more than 30 years sharing the ministry of the
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church at many affiliate churches
throughout the midwestern states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan,
Missouri and Wisconsin. She has received numerous awards recognizing
her contributions to her church and community.
Even though retired, through her love and devotion to the church,
she still serves as Stewardess, a representative to Church Women
United and supports all programs at the St. Luke Christian Methodist
Episcopal Church.
Her hobbies include bike riding, bowling, crocheting, knitting
and sewing.
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denotes original charter members of the Champaign County Section
of the National Council of Negro Women.