Patricia A. Kenealy

Patricia A. (Miller) Kenealy, 96, of Liberty, Missouri, formerly of Creston, passed away March 17, 2026, her favorite holiday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 p.m., Saturday, March 28, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Creston. Family will receive friends 10:30–11:30 a.m. at the church, with the Rosary being said at 11:30 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Our Lady of Mercy Country Home in Liberty, Missouri. Memories may be shared online at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Pat was born April 28, 1929, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Francis and Helen Miller. She graduated from Creston High School, followed by nursing school, during which she met her loving husband, Phil Kenealy. They married Nov. 18, 1950, at Immaculate Conception in Creston. They were blessed with seven children.

Pat had many hobbies, including painting, reading, puzzling and crocheting various stuffed animals and toys. She also loved to challenge her grandkids to a riveting game of Scrabble and boast about her daily Wordle and Quordle scores.

At the end of her life, she made the decision to have her body donated to science. Her body will provide the students at Creighton University with opportunities for medical research, education and surgical training.

She is survived by her children: Teresa (Joe) Latus, Elizabeth Kenealy, Dan (Becky) Kenealy, Phil (Colleen) Kenealy, Tim (Madeline) Kenealy and Jo (Chris) Daniel; daughter-in-law Margaret Kenealy; sisters-in-law, Jeanne Miller and Joanne Kenealy; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren with one on the way and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her husband Phil; son Frank; a granddaughter at birth and her siblings: Mary Catherine Baker and Sr. Mary Rosarita, Gene, Gerald and Jim Miller.