Patricia Brown-Kinnard the daughter of the late Oliver Eugene Lash and Mable Golden Lash was born on August 17, 1943, and departed her earthly body on January 6, 2017 at her home. She matriculated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools. Pat retired after working for 21 years for James and Amy Wall serving as their Nanny helping and providing loving care to their children.

After her retirement from the Wall family, Pat was very active in serving others by volunteering at Wake Forest Baptist Health, Petree Elementary School, and St. Paul United Methodist Church Food Pantry. Pat was an active participant in the Winston-Lake YMCA Live Strong Program, and The Stitch Center Pulmonary Rehab Exercise Program.

Pat was spiritually grounded with a strong religious foundation. At an early age, she joined Union Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. After developing a strong motherly relationship with Mrs. Frances Jefferson, she became a faithful member of St. Paul United Methodist Church where she served on the Senior Usher Board, Advisor to the Youth Usher Board, United Methodist Women, Vacation Bible School Hospitality Team, and the Funeral Ministry. Pat attended Bible Study, Grief Share, and when she was able Sunday school.

During her times of leisure, Pat was an avid fisherman, enjoyed watching Westerns, loved cooking great food, shopping, and hosting family gathering. She took pride in her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and was involved in all of their activities.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Ruth and Serena; and two brothers, John and Connell.

Pat leaves to celebrate her life her husband, Harold F. Kinnard, Jr.; seven children, Jesse (Phyllis) Brown of Kernersville, NC, Kenneth (Mimi) Burris of Los Angeles, CA, Tanja (Darryl) Smith, Tessie (Warren) Glenn, and Sherry (Keith) Easter all of the city, and Shareka and Tameka Brown of the home. In addition to her loving children, Pat leaves to cherish her memories twelve grandchildren, Jay Terry (Christina), Jesse III (Tiffany), Jarvey, LaQuasha, Darryl Jr, La'Tina, Jessica, Deven, Rodney, Laura, Brandon, Kayla, and her four-legged gran dog, Chandler; ten great-grandchildren, Jayden, Kari, Jarvey II, Talan, Jaeda, Londyn, Jayla, Arielle, Darvell, and Reagan; one brother, Harrison Eugene (Geraldine) Lash of Bronx, New York; two aunts, Lucy Torrence and Sarah Peterson of the city; two devoted friends, Mrs. Peggy Cox and Mrs. Sylvia Littlejohn; a devoted cousin who is like her daughter, Mrs. Gloria Patterson of the city; Pat was blessed with two devoted extended families whom she loved dearly, the Wall family: Jimmy, Amy, Emily Jane, Joe, Molly (Cody), David, Liza Kate, Chloe, Jeb, Quinn, and Charlie; and the Taft family: Charles, Spencer, Wesley, and Ann Fleming; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and her St. Paul church family.
Pat's lasting legacy and memories will continue to be cherished in her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, the Wall children and all the lives she touched on this earthly journey.

Funeral services will be held at 12noon Saturday, January 14, 2017 at St. Paul United Methodist Church with Pastor Donald Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery Walnut Cove, NC. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12noon on Saturday at the Church.