Lucile Ruth (Kennedy) Petkus, 80, of the Casey Creek area passed from this life on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Campbellsville. Born in Orleans County, New York on September 6, 1938 to the late Raymond and Arvilla (Williams) Kennedy.
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Petkus, or Lucy, as she was affectionately known, was married to Mr. James Petkus, who survives. She loved her family and raising a garden, and her tradition of decorating her home for every holiday will continue in her honor.
SURVIVORS
Husband of 34 years: James Petkus
6 children: William “Billy” Kingdollar and wife Michelle of Casey Creek, David Kingdollar and wife Sherry of New York, Larry Kingdollar and wife Polly of New York, Jimmy Petkus and wife Stacy of Washington, Charles Petkus and wife Sherry of New York, and Christine Goldstine of South Carolina
1 sister: Betty Kemp and husband Jack of New York
9 grandchildren: Amy Gladfelter & husband Billy of Pennsylvania, Theresa Neale & husband Keith of New York, William Kingdollar, Jr. & wife Ashley of Tennessee, Jacob Kingdollar & wife Nini of Tennessee, Kimberley Kingdollar-Fritton & husband Alex of Colorado, Deanna Kingdollar, Dustin Kingdollar, Chase Kingdollar and Payton Petkus all of New York
2 special friends: Allenne Eastridge & Barbara Eastridge
1 sister-in-law: Geneva Kennedy of North Carolina
A host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family & friends
She was also preceded in death by 2 children: Kim Kingdollar and Theresa Kingdollar; 4 brothers: James “Jim” Kennedy, George Kennedy & wife Dorothy, Richard “Dick” Kennedy, Thomas Kennedy & wife Grace.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 6:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY with Bro. Steve Orr officiating
There will also be a memorial service held in New York in the spring of 2019.
Visitation: Wednesday, Sep. 19, 2018 from 2:00 PM until time for the service
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
