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Patsy Finley Obituary

Patsy "Pat" Joan Finley

Funeral services for Patsy "Pat" Joan Finley nee Kuhner, 79, of Monroe, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 31, 2014 with Rev. Ricky Baker and John Hammons officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA.

Pat was born on May 5, 1934 in Portsmouth, Ohio and passed away on January 27, 2014 in West Monroe, LA. She was married to Arthur "Art" L. Finley for over 62 years.

She was a dedicated choir member all her adult life and participated in numerous holiday cantatas. Pat was a charter member of Grace Baptist Church and worked enthusiastically for the church. She came to know Jesus as her Lord & Savior while living in Athens, TX and read the Word daily.

Pat retired from Baker Shoes and loved to travel the USA and Canada with Art, particularly enjoying seeing His creation in the National Parks of the western states. She had a beautiful voice, an infectious laugh, was a talented seamstress, and had an ever-present smile.

Pat is survived by her husband Art, her daughter Marleen Hammons, son-in-law John, daughter Paula D'Ardenne, son-in-law Richard, grandchildren Kyle Hammons (Rachel), Eric Hammons, Ben D'Ardenne (Rachel), Sarah D'Ardenne-Stapleton (Kris) and Jordan D'Ardenne. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nada Gribble, her sister, Carolyn Howard, and her brother Charles Kuhner.

Pallbearers will be: John Hammons, Kyle Hammons, Eric Hammons, Richard D'Ardenne, Ben D'Ardenne, and Jerry Finley.

Visitation will be from noon until the time of service, Friday, January 31, 2014 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

We weren't ready for you to go. We love and will miss you very much.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Kilpatrick Funeral Home

Monroe, LA

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Published by The News Star on Jan. 30, 2014.

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Sandy Jones

February 2, 2014

May God bless you and your family. I always enjoyed her laugh. You are in many prayers.

Bro Eddy Shoemaker

January 31, 2014

God Bless you all during this time. May you feel His Presence each day.
Bro Eddy
Glenwood Chaplain

careen johnston

January 30, 2014

Pat was my church family Such a wonderful person She will be missed.

Shari Fletcher Vingiello

January 29, 2014

Pat was a dear neighbor to my parents for many years. Our family has always thought of her as family. She will be missed by many.

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