Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Patsy Kennedy Obituary
Ms. Patsy Smith Pope Kennedy, 85, of 1230 Andrews Chapel Road, passed away Sunday, Jan. 12, at Sampson Regional Medical Center with her family by her side.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m., at Clinton Cemetery with Rev. Katie Rives officiating. The family will receive friends following the services at the home of her son, Tim Pope, at 306 Sprunt Drive, Clinton.
Born on Aug. 29, 1939, in Hyde County, Patsy was the daughter of the late Milton Abner and Myrtle Madeline Eubank Smith and the widow of the late Aaron Emsley Kennedy, Jr. Patsy chose to pursue a career in healthcare where she became a registered nurse to assist those in their time of need. Patsy was a member of Graves Memorial Presbyterian Church and attended while her health permitted.
She is survived by her two sons, Jeffrey K. Pope (Joy) of Roseboro and Timothy J. Pope (Vicki) of Clinton; four grandchildren, Jeffrey K. Pope, II, Abbie Pope, Madeline Pope Feterman (Trey) and Samantha Pope Faison (Wyman); three great grandchildren, Cameron, Cason and Chandler Pope; one brother, Milton Abner Smith (Judy) of Greenville, S.C.; three stepsons, Darrell Pope (Wanda), of Sneads Ferry, Mark Pope of Sneads Ferry and Walt Pope (Carol) of Magnolia; and many other extended family members and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, Emsley, Patsy was preceded in death by a stepson, Aaron Emsley Kennedy, III and one sister, Martha Ann Hobbs.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.royalhallfuneralhome.com
Royal-Hall is honored to serve the Kennedy & Pope Families.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Patsy Kennedy
1 Entry
Ann Turlington mop
January 15, 2025
I was fortunate to have known
Patsy as a friend and
In her professional life at sampson regional medical center She was always friendly and caring
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Patsy Kennedy's name
Memorial Events
for Patsy Kennedy
People and places connected with Patsy
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Patsy's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Patsy Kennedy's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
