She was born March 11, 1934, in Lebanon, Virginia to the late Smith and Callie Yates Gilbert. Kazel worked at AFG in Kingsport for many years where she made life-long friendships. Growing up as one of seven sisters, she knew the special bond of sisterhood from an early age. That bond continued into the next generation as she become a mother to daughters of her own. She found simple pleasures in life, especially enjoying the flowers that brightened her yard. Kazel was an active and dedicated member of Barton’s Chapel Baptist Church in Kingsport.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Patton; daughter, Sandra Faye Shortt; sisters, Velma and Carline.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon (Mark) Young; two stepdaughters, Anna Marie Lamp and Rebecca (Rob) Kempton; four grandchildren; several great grandchildren; sisters, Betty Smith, Judy Rogers, Ruby Short, and Patsy Horton. Kazel is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Her hands may now be at rest, but the love they gave will continue to touch generations. Her legacy lives on in the family she loved and the memories they will forever cherish.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 1:15 P.M. until 1:50 P.M. at East Lawn Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 P.M. in the East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor J.E. Mauk officiating. Entombment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Kazel’s memory to Barton’s Chapel Baptist Church, 1719 Netherland Inn Road, Kingsport, Tennessee, 37660.
East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park is honored to serve the family of Kazel G. Patton.
