Patricia Ann Gidley

Patricia Ann Gidley obituary, Aiken, SC

Patricia Ann Gidley

Patricia Gidley Obituary

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Patricia Ann Gidley, 89, of Aiken, entered into rest on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Born in Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Parker and Helen Dunham Dorsey. Patricia was a devoted Christian and longtime member of Maranatha Fellowship in West Virginia, where she joyfully served as a choir member and youth director. She loved cross-stitching, playing solitaire, and spending time with friends. Her warmth, faith, and dedication to her family will be lovingly remembered.

She is survived by her sons, John McKinney (Kay), Roger McKinney (Pam), and Timothy Gidley (Sabrina); seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Gerald McKinney and Carl Gidley; and her brother, Don Dorsey.

In accordance with her wishes, no services will be held.
Milton Shealy Funeral Home - Aiken

211 Park Avenue, SW, Aiken, SC 29801

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