Dorothy (Sanders) Kennedy, age 93 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 6:55 pm on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side.

Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Dr. Joe Buchanan officiating.

Dorothy was a member of First Baptist Church in Metropolis.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Mark Kennedy and wife Debbie; grandchildren, Jennifer Kennedy and Christopher Kennedy and wife Cathy; great grandchildren, Jude and Josie; sister, Sue Clendenen and husband Buford; several cousins.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Frances (Sanders) Long and husband Wallace H.; husband of 61 years, William Herbert “Bill” Kennedy; and a brother.

There will not be any visitation. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery for the graveside service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com