Patty Kyzer Wilkins

Mrs. Patty Kyzer Wilkins, age 60, of Springfield, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born October 4, 1959 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Patty was the second child born to William S. Kyzer and Mary Lawrence Rainey who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents,Patty was preceded in death by a brother, David William Kyzer.

Patty graduated in 1977 from Central High School in Knoxville, Tennessee. In 1978, Patty attended the State of Tennessee Adult Education Program for Registered Dental Assistants. She was an active servant at the Lifehouse Fellowship Church in Joelton, Tennessee. Patty was a dental assistant for 39 years and had a life-long passion for cooking, gardening and her pets. Helping those in need through generosity to others was important to her Christian witness. Patty also has a strong love of music, concerts and photography.

Survivors include her devoted Husband and the love of her life, Kevin Michael “ Taz” Wilkins of Springfield, Tennessee; three Sisters, Susan K. Ballard-Gribble and husband Robert and Lynne K. Baird and husband Dan all of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Lisa K. Skelly and husband David of Pendleton, South Carolina. Multiple Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and other relatives also survive.

A celebration of life service is tentatively planned for October 2020. Arrangements Entrusted To: Sumner Funeral & Cremation, Gallatin (615)452-9059 www.sumnerfuneral.com