Inez Kennemore

Inez Arnold Kennemore, 83 of BallGround, passed away on June 20, 2019.She was predeceased by her parents George and Delia Arnold.

Inez earned a B.S. in nursing at  Ohio State University and an M.S.N. at the University of South Carolina. She began her nursing career as a nursing professor, transitioned to the hospital and grew from floor nurse to Director of Nursing at two hospitals. Later, wanting to impact nursing care on a larger scale, Inez joined Joint Commission- traveling the world as a hospital surveyor.

Inez is survived by her son Mitchell Richards and daughters, Ina Richards, Vivian Gettys, and Nancy Gochicoa. She is also survived by 7  grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Private family visitation will be held on June 24, 2019 at the Canton Funeral Home. A family memorial service will be held at the Shinall Cemetery in Bartow County, Georgia on June 26, 2019.

In lieu of flowers, “Honor a Nurse” donations in memory of Inez Arnold Kennemore can be made to the American Nurses Foundation of the American Nurses Association using the link:

https://www.nursingworld.org/foundation/donate/honor-a-nurse/

Canton Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Inez Kennemore.