Greta M Kennard, 56, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born and raised in Coatesville Pa, a graduate of Coatesville Senior High School, she furthered her education at LCCTC Nursing Program, graduating as LPN in 1997. Employed at Hamilton Arms and Golden Living, she cared for patients and touched many lives. She was also known throughout the community as being kind hearted and a "Mother to Many". Although missed she will always be remembered.

She is survived by 4 children: Sarah Smith, Rachel Kennard and Douglas Parker of Lancaster and Carla Sexton wife of Toby Sexton of Wisconsin. 2 sisters: Deborah Cordery of Coatesville, Pa and Mary Sweeney wife of Tom Sweeney of Thorndale, Pa, 1 brother Richard Maggio Jr also of Coatesville, PA, 9 Grandchildren: Damon, Devon, Damaron, Hadiyah, Samara, Drew, Kayla, Allen, and Jaelyn, 2 Great-Grand children. 4 step children: Eddie Nixon, Kiana, Christain and Kapria Taylor, 1 niece: Elizabeth Cunningham and 2 nephews: Joseph and Jacob Cordery.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Joan Maggio and her father, John Benner, and by her stepfather, Richard Maggio.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Greta's Memorial Service on Friday, October 7, 2011 at 2PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA, with the Rev. David Kingensmith Jr. officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Greta's memory to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Hwy East, Lancaster, PA 17602. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 393-9661