Suzanne Kennedy Barresi

Suzanne Marie Kennedy Barresi (Ames), age 66, of Wyoming, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, August 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Yvonne Kennedy, and her beloved dog, Bubba. Suzanne was a loving Mom, Nana, and Sister who  cherished her family and always put others before herself. She worked as a welder for GM Fisher Body, retiring after 26 years of dedicated service. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping. Suzanne loved going to her trailer by the lake, where it gave her great peace and joy. She will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her children, Derek and Teresa Barresi, Lindsay and Jeremy Neibarger, Desirae Barresi and Shawn Katip; her grandchildren, Brandi and Logan, Alexis and Bo, Bailey, Kaylyn, and Kara; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings, Chuck Kennedy, Deb and Rick Hollis, Tami and Rodney Keith, Anjanette and Rick Besemer; her loving dogs, known as “the boys”, Marley, Maxwell, and Maverick. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to The Humane Society of West Michigan.