Patsy Ruth Kennedy

October 16, 1946 - September 5, 2020

On September 5, 2020 at the age of 73, Patsy Ruth Kennedy entered her heavenly home. To serve others is what she loved to do. She was a member of the Garden City Church of God where she loved to serve at the food bank. She was a retired Registered Nurse with a passion for helping those with psychiatric conditions. For many years she volunteered as a EMT with the local rescue squad, often working all day and running calls at night. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Vivian Ramey. A sister to the late Shirley Reid. A wife to the late John “Frankie” Kennedy. A sister to Fred Ramey and Edward Ramey. A mother to John Patrick “Rick” Kennedy and Carol (Doug) Hill. A Nana Patty to Melonie (Adam) Pittman, Stephanie (Drew) Ellis, and John Hill. A GiGi to Cadence, Justin, Landon, McKenzie, Della and Baby Ellis. Patty to her granddog Lily. A special sister in law to Dr. Sammie Reid. Aunt Patsy to several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews. A friend to many. She was so much to so many she will be greatly missed. John 17:4 I have glorified You on earth, having accomplished the work You gave Me to do. The family would like to thank Cecelia Sleevar for all you have done for our family and for being such a good friend to her. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 9, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Gardendale Heritage Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be held Thursday, September 10, 2020 in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. with burial to follow at Warrior Cemetery. Dr. Sammie Reid and Pastor Chuck Kennedy officiating. Please honor the family wishes of required mask use and social distancing.