McDermott, Kenneth Nell (Ken), age 100, was born on August 26, 1918, in Houston, Texas, and passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 9, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by husband James, sister Dorothy Austin and brother Bill Neighbors, she is survived by children Sharon McDermott, Evelyn (Earl) Burk, Margaret (Hank) Hermann, David (Adair) McDermott, Janet (Bob) Oliver and James Michael (Martha) McDermott. She was “Nana” to her grandchildren Catherine, Jeff, Kelly, Brian, Jill, Lauren and Austin and great-grandmother to Conor, Jack, Benjamin, Camille and Henry. Her family was everything to her. As family matriarch, she also remained close to her many nieces and nephews.
She was a resident of Dallas most of her life and a retiree of Texas Instruments. She embraced retirement by traveling, hosting countless family get-togethers and playing cards. The family considered her their “rock”.
Visitation and rosary will be held at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home on Friday, February 15, 2019, at 5:30 pm. As a long-time member of St. Rita Catholic Church, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held for her on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at 2:00 pm. The church is located at 12521 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX, 75244; Rev. Sean Martin and Rev. Michal Markiewicz, co-celebrants. Entombment will be at Calvary Hill Mausoleum.
Mother had the best care available thanks to her daughter, Sharon, who selflessly devoted her time and energy to taking care of her in the last few years of life. The family extends a special thanks to Blanca Moreno, the caregiver who, for the last two years, assisted Sharon with Mother’s care.
We are also grateful for the excellent care provided by the staff of Faith Presbyterian Hospice.
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