Roseilyn Henryetta (Nedrig) Kennedy , 99, of Sutherland, passed away September 4, 2019, at the Sutherland Care Center. Roseilyn was born July 1, 1920, at Palmer, Nebraska, to Henry and Rose (Wegner) Nedrig, the fourth child in a family of five. She grew up on the family farm near Palmer and attended a country school. On November 10, 1942, Rosie married David Kennedy and became instant mom to Warren, age 11, and Don, age 7. They made their home on the family farm north of Sutherland. To this union two daughters were born, Virginia Ann and Eugenia Rae. Rosie loved the farm, raising chickens, separating milk into cream, gardening, especially her flower gardens. 1n 1961 Dave and Rosie built a home in Sutherland and moved from the farm to town.  Roseilyn was a woman of strong faith, the cornerstone of her family, a devoted fisherwoman, and a flower enthusiast.  Rosie was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Sutherland for over 65 years where she served several terms as elder, deacon, and taught Sunday school. During the summer months, every Sunday for decades the sanctuary was blessed with two beautiful fresh flower bouquets from her flower garden. Rosie was a wonderful cook and enjoyed preparing family dinners for everyone. Every holiday the family would plan on a big dinner at Dave and Rosie's.  Activities that children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were involved in, she was there to offer her support. If she couldn't be there in person she was there in spirit. She offered the reception blessing at most family weddings. Her love for her family was boundless. Her absolute favorite activity was fishing. Rosie would get up 4:00 a.m. to get the chores done, pack a big lunch and arrive early at the "Big Lake" to fish all day. If you fished with Rosie, be prepared to devote some time, because she would keep trolling, sure the fish would start biting soon. Dave and Rosie loved to spend time fishing and camping in their motor home.  Rosie furnished beautiful bouquets for numerous weddings. She was a member of Lilies of the Valley Garden Club for over forty-five years and served as Treasurer for District 9 of the Federated Garden Clubs of Nebraska for twenty years. Rosie's mother chose the perfect name for her daughter.  From the time she was a little girl with a hand full of wild flowers for her mom, Rosie knew the true joy that comes from caring for and sharing flowers.  Survivors include daughters Virginia (Lon) Wisdom, Eugenia (Ross Dinwiddie) Kennedy, daughters-in-law, Gerry Kennedy and Iris Kennedy, all of Sutherland; grandchildren Sherry (Frank) Thompson, Lemoyne, NE., Larry (Annette) Kennedy, Ken (Renee') Kennedy, Michelle (Jim) Kalin, all of Sutherland, Kari (Roger) Miller, Omaha, NE., Dawn Wisdom, Colorado Springs, CO., Heather (Jason) Marquardt, Sutherland, Ben (Ron Bartels ) Galatzan, Manitou Springs, CO., Rose (Justin) Hanke, Johnston, IA, Mercy (David Manzanares) Lincoln, NE.  She was also blessed with eighteen great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Also left behind is her constant companion, Wylie the cat. Rosie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, David, three brothers and one sister, sons Warren and Don Kennedy of Sutherland, and great granddaughter Katie Kennedy of Sutherland. In accordance with her wishes cremation was chosen. Memorials may be made to The First Presbyterian Church or Sutherland Fire & Rescue. Visitation will be Sunday, September 08, 2019, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Services will be held Monday, September 09, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at The First Presbyterian Church in Sutherland. Inurnment will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Sutherland. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.