Patricia A. Emanuel

1969 - 2025

Patricia A. Emanuel obituary, 1969-2025, Florence, SC

Patricia A. Emanuel

1969 - 2025

BORN

1969

DIED

2025

Patricia Emanuel Obituary

Visit the Smith Funeral Home of Florence website to view the full obituary.

Patricia Ann Leonard Emanuel entered into eternal rest on February 24, 2025 at her home. She was born on March 5, 1969 in Florence County to Willie Lee Timmons and Gladys Skinner Leonard. 

Patricia Ann attended the public schools of Florence County. She was employed with various jobs in Florence County until her health declined. 

Patricia Ann enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved her children and grandchild immensely. 

Patricia Ann was a member of Pentecostal Temple Church of God In Christ of Florence, SC under the leadership of Superintendent Johnny Gatlin. 

Patricia Ann was preceded in death by her father, Willie Lee (Mary) Timmons; mother, Gladys Skinner Leonard; sisters, Jacqueline Leonard, Rosann Leonard, Frances Leonard; brother, Richard Leonard. 

Those left to cherish her memories are her children, Anthony Emanuel, Jr. and Patrice Emanuel; one grandson, Nicholas Emanuel McNeil; five sisters, Virginia Farmer, Princeola Dickerson (care taker of the home), Hattie (Donald) Matthews, Dorothy Stuckey all of Florence, SC and Frances (Willie) Thomas of Bishopville, SC; five brothers, George (Dorothy) Leonard, Clyde (Patricia) Leonard, Alford Leonard, Leverne Leonard and Frank Lee Thompson all of Florence, SC; one special cousin of the home, Sharon Farmer; and a host of relatives and friends who loved her dearly. 

Family will receive friends 3 PM - 7 PM daily at 3025 Apple Valley Dr., Florence.

Please keep the family of Patricia Ann Leonard Emanuel in your thoughts and prayers.

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Smith Funeral Home of Florence

307 S. Johns Street, Florence, SC 29506

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