Patricia A. Garren

Patricia A. Garren obituary

Patricia A. Garren

Patricia Garren Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Inc. - Madisonville on Aug. 29, 2025.

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Patricia A. Croft Garren, age 78, of Madisonville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at her home. She was a loving mother and grandmother, living her life for her children and grandchildren whom she loved dearly.

Survivors, daughters, Robin Shell, Donna (Rickey) Cline, Grandchildren, Cindy Wayman, Misty Wayman, Andrea Wayman Goca, Donald Shell, Josh Shell, Jimmy Frank, William Frank, Brittany Frank Dupes, Several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, Several nieces & nephews, Special friend, Janie.

Preceded in death by her husband, Donald Croft, daughter, Tammy Wayman, grandson, Michael Shell, mother, Pequie Jenkins, father, Joseph Jenkins, sisters, Rosie Summey, Bertha Fain, Ruth McNabb, brother, Earnest McKelvey.

Graveside service & interment 2 P.M. Sunday, Notchey Creek Cemetery, Rev. Carl Croft officiating. Family will receive friends 5-7 P.M. Saturday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.

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