Patricia Chester Neesmith

Patricia Chester NeeSmith passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at her residence in Lyons, Georgia.

Patricia was born on July 19, 1957, to the late Roy Burrell and Elavie Choate Burrell in Houston, Texas.

After graduating from Swainsboro High school and studying at Swainsboro Technical College, Patricia worked as a licensed practical nurse and she was employed as a hospice and home health nurse for 25 years. Patricia enjoyed painting, watching the news and keeping up with politics, singing karaoke, bird watching, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Patricia is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Russell Wayne NeeSmith; and her brother, Michael Burrell.

Those who will cherish Patricia’s memory are her children, Alecia (Christopher) Svoboda, Christa (Alex) Antunez, and Stephen (Amanda) Chester; brother, Blaine (Pam) Burrell; sister, Carla (Billy) Reynolds; Grandchildren, Drew Burns, Skylar Smits, Breeanna Davila, Gracie Davila, Landon McDonald, Mason Miller, Jeremiah Miller, Lincoln Antunez, Nash Antunez, Julianna, and Josie; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, February 24, from 11AM-1PM at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel of Metter.

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 24, at 1PM at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel of Metter.

Interment will follow the funeral service at Lake Cemetery

Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, of Metter is in charge of the arrangements.