Obituary of Sarah Kennelly

Sarah ?Lynn? Kennelly, 50, died September 21, 2009, from metastatic breast cancer. She is survived by her parents Eleanor and Jim Kennelly, her loyal friend and pet Buca, numerous aunts and cousins, and a host of loving friends. Known for her quick wit, abundance of love and generous spirit, Lynn treasured her relationships with her family, friends and co-workers. Her passions included food, wine, travel, dancing, nature, sunsets and full moons. Lynn credited her friends when she said ?because of my friends, I am who I am.? She was a 1977 graduate of RJ Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, and graduated from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1981, where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. She was a well-respected executive in patient communication systems for industry leaders Executone, Dukane, GE and Hill-Rom, where she was VP of Sales Channel and Consulting. Throughout her life, Lynn was involved with and committed to many civic and volunteer organizations. Lynn and her family offer special thanks to Dr. David Miller, Dr. Kent Holtzmuller, Dr. Robert Frazier, acupuncturist Amy Rhodes, Kevin Davis, MSW, Amy Sloop and the entire care team of Hospice at Charlotte. Friends are invited to gather at Carpe Diem Restaurant on Sunday, September 27 from 6:30 ? 9:30 pm to share a farewell toast to ?good friends, good lives, good loves and great laughter.? The restaurant is located at 1535 Elizabeth Avenue in Charlotte. In lieu of flowers, Lynn would be honored if friends would send memorials to Hospice at Charlotte, 1420 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28204.