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Official Obituary of

Mrs. Reta Bell Johnson Kennedy

January 24, 1951 ~ February 28, 2026 (age 75) 75 Years Old
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Mrs. Reta Bell Johnson Kennedy Obituary

In Loving of 

Mrs. Reta Bell Johnson Kennedy

1951-2026

"The Lord Is My Shepherd, I Shall Not Want." -  Psalm 23:1

SUMMERVILLE, SC—The Management and Staff of THE SERENITY MORTUARY—HISTORIC BEAUFORT CHAPEL, along with the family, announce the passing of Mrs. Reta Bell Johnson Kennedy, 75, of Summerville, SC (formerly of the Scotts Community of St. Helena Island, SC), who entered into eternal rest on Saturday morning, February 28, 2026, at her residence in the care of her beloved family. Mrs. Kennedy is the daughter of the late Mr. Cleaver B. Johnson, Sr., and the late Mrs. Christena Alston Johnson. She is the beloved mother of Mrs. Tarea L. Kennedy-DeLoach (James) and Mr. Marcus T. Kennedy.

**Services honoring the life of Mrs. Reta Bell Johnson Kennedy are under the direction of THE SERENITY MORTUARY - HISTORIC BEAUFORT CHAPEL. We are honored to serve the family, and we ask that you please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.**

"ONLY THE FINEST FOR OUR FAMILIES WILL DO."

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Services

Public Viewing
Thursday
March 5, 2026

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
The Serenity Mortuary - Historic Beaufort Chapel
613 - 611 Carteret Street
Beaufort, SC 29902

Celebration of Life
Friday
March 6, 2026

11:00 AM
New Life Deliverance Temple
112 Halifax Drive
St. Helena Island, SC 29920

Interment

Beaufort National Cemetery
1601 Boundary Street
Beaufort, SC 29906

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