Joyce Owen
SoWal Staff
Kerry O’Connor, the sassy waitress/manager at Don Pedros, died Friday, June 22.
Miguel Alvarez said she had been a part of the staff for 10 years and that he and his father, Pedro, were saddened by her sudden death.
I wrote about her in my column in the Walton Sun several years ago. She was a spitfire, challenging the norm for waitresses, as she dished out insults, bantered with regulars and frequently shocked first time visitors with her comments.
But she was one of the kindest and most caring people I’ve known. She noticed the little things -- like a bandage indicating a recent blood draw, the loss of weight or change in diet – that would elicit concern and a promise that she would pray for the customer.
Miguel is planning a gathering at the restaurant to honor and remember her. Details to be announced.
Miguel Alvarez said she had been a part of the staff for 10 years and that he and his father, Pedro, were saddened by her sudden death.
I wrote about her in my column in the Walton Sun several years ago. She was a spitfire, challenging the norm for waitresses, as she dished out insults, bantered with regulars and frequently shocked first time visitors with her comments.
But she was one of the kindest and most caring people I’ve known. She noticed the little things -- like a bandage indicating a recent blood draw, the loss of weight or change in diet – that would elicit concern and a promise that she would pray for the customer.
Miguel is planning a gathering at the restaurant to honor and remember her. Details to be announced.
