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1914
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Mary Kilcoyne Obituary
Nashville, TN
Sister Mary Placide Kilcoyne, R.S.M. A native of Middlesboro, KY and member of the Sisters of Mercy for 68 years. Sister died Feb. 26, 2017 at Mercy Convent, Nashville. She was 102 years old. As a young woman Frances Teresa Kilcoyne worked in the business office of the Blue Diamond Coal Company in Knoxville, and entered the Sisters of Mercy in September 1949 at the age of 34 and became Sister Mary Placide Kilcoyne. After professing her vows in 1952, Sister served at St. Mary's Memorial Hospital, Knoxville, for 18 years as controller and then as assistant administrator in charge of finance. In 1971, she was called to serve as the treasurer of the Sisters of Mercy, Province of Cincinnati, with administrative responsibility for community sponsored ministries. She returned to Knoxville in 1989 using her financial expertise as internal auditor until her retirement to Mercy Convent, Nashville, in 2006. Sister was highly respected for her business acumen and wisdom, abilities which were instrumental in preserving the financial viability of the community and its hospital ministry.
Sister Placide was preceded in death by her parents, Patrick and Frances; her sisters; and her brother. Sister is survived by her nephew, Patrick Kilcoyne; other family members, and members of her religious community.
Visitation will take place March 2 at 10:30 a.m. at Mercy Convent, 2629 Pennington Bend Road, Nashville; Funeral Mass will be at 1:00 p.m. at Mercy Convent followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery, Nashville, TN.
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March 1, 2018
Im sorry for your loss. May the words of John 6:28,29 be of much comfort during this time.
Minister Tabace Burns
March 7, 2017
I am so saddened by the passing of Sister Mary Kilcoyne. I remember her walking the halls of St. Mary's Hospital for many years. She served the patients with love and showed dignity to all. She will be missed.
Sherry Franse
March 6, 2017
I remember Sister walking the halls of St. Mary's, usually with her hands behind her. She was a loving and caring person and cared so much for the well being of the employees. Rest in Peace
Pat Davis
March 1, 2017
I have fond memories of Sister Placide walking the hallways of St. Mary's. She was a gift to us all at St. Mary's.
K.C. Callahan-Aves
March 1, 2017
I remember Sister Placide from my nursing school days 69-72. She was a lovely person and always about the hospital. She will be missed.
K.C. Callahan-Aves Brisbane, Australia
Trish McDaniel
February 28, 2017
So very grateful to have known Sister Placide during my time at St. Mary's. She was a blessing to all and I feel comforted knowing she will be watching over us from heaven.
February 28, 2017
Please accept my sincere condolences. The loss of a loved one is never easy. May you find comfort in the wonderful promise found in God's word. Our loving heavenly Father will restore life to our loved ones. May this wonderful hope continue to comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Sue C Brooks
February 28, 2017
Sister Placide was a wonderful presence during my years as an employee at St. Mary's.
Honey and Jim Minyard
February 28, 2017
We are saddened to know Sister Placide has passed away. Jim always enjoyed helping her with her computer. She will be missed.
Martha Seay
February 28, 2017
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Gail Brabson
February 28, 2017
I remember her during my time in nursing school at St. Mary's from 1968-71 . Always had a kind word for everyone and smile.
God gained an angel in heaven.
Prayers for her family.
Patti Smith
February 28, 2017
God bless her....The Sisters of Mercy have been so wonderful to our hospital and staff over my 38 yrs of being a nurse there...I love them all......God has taken another bright star to shine in the sky....sincerely, Patti Smith RN
February 27, 2017
God Bless and Keep her.Thank you for her long time Service.
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