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Leslie McAdams Obituary
Born on August 9, 1970, in Greenville, she was a daughter of Larry T. and Donna Riser Kennedy. She was a graduate of Mauldin High School and the College of Charleston. Ms. McAdams was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and Mauldin United Methodist Church. She was a former employee of Komatsu of Newberry.
Surviving in addition to her parents, Larry and Donna Kennedy of Leesville, are her son, Ethan Davis McAdams of Murrells Inlet; a sister, Paige Meredith Kennedy of Murrells Inlet; and maternal grandmother, Helen Turner Riser of Newberry. She was predeceased by her maternal grandfather, David M. Riser; her paternal grandparents, Dave Kennedy Sr. and Mary Rountree Kennedy.
Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 2010, at Chapin United Methodist Church by the Rev. Julian Ford. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Helen Beebe, 181 Tailers Trail, Leesville, SC 29070 or to the Susan B. Komen for the Cure for Breast Cancer Research, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.
McSwain-Evans Funeral Home, Newberry, is entrusted with the arrangements. www.mcswainevans.com.
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Kelly Hebert( moore)
May 27, 2010
We were very sad to hear of your loss .We lived in the same neightborhood growing up and learned of your loss thew the bulletin @ church, your family and Leslies son are in our thoughts and prayers. Terry and Theresa Moore, Ashley and Kelly
Susie Coleman
May 23, 2010
To Leslie's family and friends I am sorry for your lost, but having known Leslie for a brief time at Komatsu she is a person of such "brightness" that she will be remembered dearly forever. I treasure the memories we have together. We went to a dance club, she shared her precious child with me on several occassions and the smile she carried even after she was diagnosed made it difficult to believe anything was wrong. I know Ethan will grow into an amazing gentleman! As his mother was an amazing lady, friend, co-worker and the list goes on and on. Just know that Leslie touched so many people in her lifetime!
May 22, 2010
Our thoughts have been with you for sometime now and we have had Leslie and family on our Sunday School prayer list for many months and will continue to keep family there. Sharon & I will be coming your way this summer and will be contacting you.
Don & Sharon Johnson, Orange Park, Florida
Jane Brannon
May 21, 2010
Dear Larry and Donna,
I remember Paige and Leslie riding their bikes on Rosewood Drive when we were neighbors.Please know that your family is in my thoughts.
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Jackie Kennedy
May 21, 2010
So sorry for your loss! This is coming from Jackie and Jody Kennedy!!!
Tina Bridges Brown
May 20, 2010
Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy, I don't know if you remember me but I was a friend of Leslie's in high school. I have looked for her on and off for years and I am so saddened to hear of her passing. I have some neat pictures of those days, email if you would like me to send them to you. You are in my prayers.
Kim Hines Geddie
May 20, 2010
I went to Greenbrier Elementary with Leslie and unfortunately, had not seen her since we left there. We were great friends but lost contact after I moved schools. I never forgot her smile. I was saddened to learn of your loss. Please know that you will be in my prayers.
Marilyn Younginer
May 20, 2010
Donna,
I am so sorry for your family's loss.
Just know you and your family are in
my thoughts and prayers.
Becky (Lovett) Offringa
May 20, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear about Leslie. She was a wonderful person and we were all honored at Zeta Tau Alpha to have known her.
Don and Sara McArthur
May 19, 2010
Our thoughts are with you all as you go through this sad time. We know how much she was loved. She was surely blessed to have the parents and the sister that cared so much and did so much. We are sad that Ethan will grow up without his mother, but pray he will always know what a special person she was. Much love.
Kathryn Bailey
May 19, 2010
I am so very sorry for your loss....I lost my only daughter (age 41) to this illness. She also left behind one child, as did Leslie. I am praying for all of you. Sincerely, Kathryn Bailey
Matthew 5:4
Joel and Arlene McMillan
May 19, 2010
Larry and Donna,
Joel and I are shocked and saddened for you at the loss of your daughter, Leslie. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy, and know that both of you, Leslie's son Ethan, Paige and all your family will be in our prayers. God bless you all.
Sabrina Nedrow
May 19, 2010
I hope that my prayers and those of others who knew Leslie as such an oustanding person can be console you in your time of loss.
Teresa & Charles Carmichael
May 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Johanna Lincoln
May 19, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you all and keeping you in my prayers. Please tell Ethan that his teacher and classmates are missing him and love him very much! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
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