Ms. Patsy Ann Townsend

Ms. Patsy Ann Townsend obituary, Gainesville, GA

Ms. Patsy Ann Townsend

Patsy Townsend Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Benson Funeral Home - Dallas on Feb. 10, 2026.
Ms. Patsy Townsend, age 79, of Gainesville, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Brookdale Assisted Living.

She was born on August 13, 1946 in Auburn, Georgia to Mr. Thomas Herbert Townsend and Mrs. Celeste Mary Blackstock Townsend. She worked as a school bus driver for Dekalb County School District. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Shannon Alan Marlow; brother, Donald Gary Townsend; brother, Jackie Herbert Townsend.

Patsy is survived by her son, Mark Caldwell; son, Patrick Caldwell; grandchildren, Adrian Caldwell, Jessie Caldwell, Savannah Caldwell, Cody Caldwell, and Johnathan Caldwell; great grandchild, Ava Eddy; other extended family and friends.

Ms. Patsy's wishes were to be cremated and no further services are scheduled at this time.

Benson Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ms. Patsy Ann Townsend.

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