Velma Marie Kennard

Velma Marie Kennard 92, of Macomb Township, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her five children, on Saturday, December 6, 2008. She was born December 5, 1916 in Morgan County, Kentucky. She was united in marriage to Roger Kennard on September 10, 1939 in McGoffin County, Kentucky. Mr. Kennard died November 6, 1988. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Velma was preceded in death by her husband Roger, an infant son, her parents, John and Nettie Patton; four brothers, Troy Patton, Riley Patton, Bureon Patton, Edgar Patton; and one sister, Opal Kavanagh. Velma was the second of six children and she often talked of growing up on the farm in Kentucky during the Depression. As a small child, Velma learned to sew and continued to piece quilts until just a few years ago. She enjoyed gardening, her flowers, canning, and watching her beloved birds. She loved either attending her church or listening to church services on the radio. Velma was a life-long homemaker who treasured being with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great-great granddaughter. Velma is survived by two sons and three daughters, Gary Roger (Beverly) Kennard of Macomb, MI; Janet Carol (Eddie) Higgins of Columbus, MI; Ronald J. (Susan) Kennard of Lincoln, MI; Sherry Ann (William) Kitts of Humble, Texas; Connie Lynn (Edward) Tenkel of Whitehall, MI. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter. There are 12 nieces and nephews; an aunt, Ida Dennis, in West Liberty, Ky. and several cousins who survive. Velma was a member of Columbus Bible Church, Columbus, MI. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 from 2 to 8:00 p.m. at Kaatz Funeral Directors, Richmond. Services will be on Wednesday, December 10th, 11:00 a.m., at Columbus Bible Church with visiting at the church from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Pastor Woodrow Nelson will officiate. Interment will follow at Memphis Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Velma may be made to Columbus Bible Church or Hospice of Michigan. For information and Guest Book kaatzfunerals.com

Velma Marie Kennard

December 5, 1916 - December 6, 2008