Ruth Arlene (Kennedy) Croley, age 82, passed away March 3, 2024, in Leitchfield, KY.

Ruth was born August 13, 1941, in Gaylord, MI, the daughter of William and Arlene (Sherman) Kennedy.

She is survived by her brother and his wife John (Sandra) Kennedy, grandchildren Brittany, Tyler, James III, Jenna, Janna, Jill, Lyndsey, Kyle and Eric, and numerous great grandchildren, stepdaughters Brenda (Greg) Palmateer, Kay (Steve) Thomas, stepson James S. (Davenia) Croley Jr.  She was preceded in death by her husband James Croley Sr., son James William Kennedy and his wife Ann, four brothers Norman Kennedy, Clinton Kennedy, Douglas (Bill) Kennedy and Gordon Kennedy, two sisters Nyoda Mayhew and Sandra Tufford.

The family would like to say a special thanks to Debbie Kennedy Filippone, John and Sandra Kennedy for taking care of her.

Per Ruth's wishes cremation was chosen and she will be laid to rest in Flint Michigan.

Dodds-Dumanois Funeral Home in Flint Michigan is in charge of arrangements.

Watkins Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements