Hortense Coffey Kennedy, 95, of Bedford, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. She was born on April 16, 1928 a daughter of the late Dillard Emmett Coffey, Sr. and Linda Sanderson Coffey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold David Kennedy.  She is survived by her daughter, Vickie Glass and husband, John.  A private burial service was held in Greenwood Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross.  Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.