Patsy (Pat) Faye Patrick Kershner, 78, died peacefully at home in Estill Springs on March 21, 2025, surrounded by family.

Born on January 8, 1947 in Palmer, TN, to Mary Louise Morgan and Elcainey Patrick, Pat was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend and dedicated educator of children for 35 years. She was a graduate of Ball State University and earned Masters Degrees in English and Literature.

She is survived by her husband Robert, son Brian (Christina), grandson Jasper Suskin, and many siblings, nieces, and nephews.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions in Patsy Kershner’s name (c/o Brian Kershner, b.kershner@hotmail.com), may be sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital of Memphis, TN, by calling 1-800-805-5856 or visiting www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html. Watson Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 405 Sharp Springs Road, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2345, www.watsonfhtn.com.

Moore-Cortner Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Tullahoma News – March 26, 2025