Obituary of Tiffany Hope Story
Tiffany Hope Kennedy was born in Lima, Ohio on October 10, 1978. She was one of two daughters born from the union of Rick and Debra (Mann) Kennedy. Following graduation from Elida High School in Elida, Ohio, Tiffany, attended Eastern Michigan University where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice in 2001.
Tiffany participated in fundraising walks for the American Society for Suicide Prevention and was actively involved in Cranio Kids, a support group for children with craniosynotosis. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was also a charity close to her heart and she supported them whenever she could.
A loving mother first and foremost, Tiffany’s son, Easton, was the center of her world. A spontaneous and fun-loving person, she thought nothing of dropping whatever she was doing to go on a bike ride or fishing trip to Lake Erie or her aunt’s pond with Easton. The pair both loved the ocean and warm weather and enjoyed visiting Disneyworld in Florida. Tiffany even indulged her son’s interest in ghost hunting through the cemetery and watching ghost stories on television. She took great pride on being a “hockey mom” and supporting her son’s team.
Tiffany had an eye for photography and frequently snapped photos of her son and pets. She loved all animals and adored her kittens “Henry” and “Ash”. Tiffany had an exceptionally vibrant personality, fun, feisty, witty, and sarcastic, and people of all ages were drawn to her like a magnet. Her smile was as beautiful as her soul.
Tiffany Hope Kennedy Story, age 42, of Monroe, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021. She had bravely faced declining health for several years. Her passing was preceded by her father: Rick Kennedy; maternal grandparents: Hearl and Emma Mann; and paternal grandfather: Paul Kennedy.
To cherish her memory she leaves her son and greatest accomplishment: Easton Kenrick Story; mother: Debra Kennedy; a sister: Stacey Fay; paternal grandmother: Beverly Jean Kennedy; two nephews: Keegan and Carter Fay; a niece: Ireland Fay; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and her sister of the heart: Melissa Hughes.
Per Tiffany’s request no public services are planned. Arrangements have been entrusted to Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe; 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162 (734) 384-5185.
