Patsy Kennedy Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Patsy Kennedy of Athens, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 2, 2026 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Patsy Kennedy to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Larry Kennedy; her parents, Albert Johnson and Muncie Johnson; and her siblings, Kenneth Johnson, Beatrice Webb, Shirley Givens, Bobbie Jean Johnson, Phyllis Presley and Dennis Johnson.
She is survived by: her daughter Pamela Couscos (John); her grandchildren, Diamanda Pike (Derek), Patricia Duncan (Travis), Katina Tsirnikas (Adam) and Demetri Couscos (Melody); her great grandchildren, Lexi, Lanie, Brayden Pike, Emily, Tyson, Jaxon Duncan, Sophia, Anastasia, Gianni Tsirnikas, Yianni, Izabella and Arabella Couscos; and her sisters, Maxine Wallace, Nancy Moses and Dorothy Crowe. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 6th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Ziegler Funeral Home (521 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37303-3490). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 6th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, May 6th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the McMinn Memory Gardens (1739 Co Rd 560, Athens, TN 37303).
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Grace and Mercy Ministries P.O. Box 1443 Athens, TN 37371 or the building fund at Lakeview Baptist Church 183 County Road 126 Athens, TN 37303.
