Joyce Ida Kennedy, 85, of Scriba, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024. She was born in Fulton, daughter of the late Howard and Charlotte Halsey. She owned and operated the Montgomery Wards retail store in Oswego. She loved to camp, garden, and entertain.

She is predeceased by her daughter, Barbara Jean Kennedy Shedd.

Survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Robert Kennedy, he described her as a butterfly as she seemingly floated around the house taking care of everything with ease and a with a smile, her daughters, Melissa (Richard) Whitney, Kimberly (Victor) Crisafulli, sons, Craig (Margie) Kennedy, and Brad Kennedy, 13 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren.

A celebration of life will take place at the Pond, 134 Maiden Lane, Oswego, NY, 13126 June 30, 2024, at 2:00 PM.

Arrangements are in care of the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, Oswego. www.daincullinan.com