Mrs. Pat Widner

Mrs. Pat Widner obituary, New Tazewell, TN

Mrs. Pat Widner

Pat Widner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Claiborne-Overholt Funeral Home on Nov. 22, 2025.

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Mrs. Pat Widner November 21, 1947 - November 21, 2025
Mrs. Pat Widner age 78 of New Tazewell passed away November 21, 2025, at her home. She was born in Tazewell on November 21, 1947, to Tilmon and Edith Keck who preceded her in death. Pat was saved at an early age and was a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and mother-in-law. Her life revolved around her family.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband Rev. Bob E. Widner and her parents Tilmon and Edith Keck.
Pat is survived by her children Sandy Buchanan and husband Johnny, Tim Widner and wife Donna and Bobby Widner. Grandchildren: John Buchanan and wife Tara, Jessica Daniels and husband Allen, Shiann Jones and husband Matt and Anna Lester and husband Joseph. Great grandchildren: Allie and Eli Buchanan and Neveah and Callie Jones. A host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends Sunday November 23, 2025, from 5:00pm till 7:00pm in the Claiborne ~ Overholt Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service Monday November 24, 2025, at 10:00am in the Bob Widner Family Cemetery with the Rev. Tommy Louthan and Rev. Edward Carman officiating. Music will be provided by Diane Lay. The Family and friends will meet at the cemetery.
Pallbearers: Loyd Poore, Anthony Bertram, Jeff Noah, Greg Widner, Hunter Skellinger, Chris Widner and Rev. Shawn Bolden. Honorary Pallbearers: Dale Widner, Jamie Smith and Mike Smith
Claiborne ~ Overholt Funeral Home, LLC
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