Obituary
Graveside service will be at Crestwood Funeral Home on
August 9th, 2024, at 4 p.m. for Patricia Ann Thrasher Kennedy, of
Glencoe. Visitation will begin one hour prior to service. Patricia passed away
on August 7th, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. After a battle
with cancer, she succumbed to the disease. Her daughters Sonya Wolfe and Amy
Gilley will conduct the graveside service at Crestwood cemetery.
Mrs. Kennedy, or MomPat, as so many knew her, was born on
January 8th, 1950, to H.E. Thrasher and Marnie Lou Walker. She
attended Hokes Bluff High School and cosmetology school and worked 50 plus
years as a managing cosmetologist. She loved her job and was passionate about
it and the customers she served. Some of those she built lifelong relationships
with that she treasured throughout her life. She also loved her children, grandchildren
and her husband Gary. During their 36-year marriage they enjoyed traveling,
gardening, and watching Alabama football with her friends and family.
Preceded in death by her mother Mamie Lou Walker, father
Huey Emmitt Thrasher, and fur baby Snuggles.
She is survived by her loving husband Gary Kennedy Sr.;
daughters Sonya Wolfe (Daryl Howard), Amy Gilley (Jason); stepsons Gary Kennedy
Jr. and Mitch Kennedy (Leeann); grandchildren Byrant Kennedy (Wesleigh), Jay
Hardin, Dylan Stone (Kelsey), Colton Stone (Jordyn Alexander); great
grandchildren Raileigh Hardin, Skyler Hardin. Marleigh Kennedy, Delilah Kennedy
Pallbearers will be Gary Kennedy Jr., Jason Gilley, Daryl
Howard, Jay Hardin, Dylan Stone, Colton Stone
Special thanks to Tina Amberson, the best caregiver ever, Chrissy
and Sherry and the entire staff of Southern Care New Beacon Hospice, Dr. Shawnta
Anakwah, Riverview ER and Glencoe EMS