Mary Lou Patrick

Mary Lou Patrick, 87, of Riceville, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Thursday October 14, 2021. Mary was the daughter of the late Francis and Virginia McCoy Norman (Zachary). She was married to the late Don Elum Patrick. All were originally from Petros, Tennessee.
Mary is survived by her two brothers Curtis Norman (Harriman) and Ronnie Norman (Mossy Grove). Son’s Terry Patrick (Nancy) of Riceville, TN; and Steve Patrick of Kingsport, TN. Grandchildren Rebekah Baker (Stephen), Cole Patrick (Kimi), Lola Patrick, Deh Patrick, Allison Chagnon, Steve Chagnon (Brittany), and Jason Patrick. Mary was also blessed with 7 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mary was a long-time member of Petros Baptist Church where she played piano and sang in numerous trios and quartets. After moving to Knoxville, she and husband Don served at Black Oak Heights Baptist Church for more than 50 years. In 2016, she moved to Riceville to live with her son Terry, where she became a member of Eastanallee Baptist Church. In every location, Mary loved and served her church family.
Mary worked as a seamstress at the Harriman Hosiery Mill for several years before teaching Kindergarten in Knoxville. She would end her working career as a seamstress once again at the Palm Beach Mill Outlet in Knoxville.
Mary enjoyed traveling and was very fond of trips to the beach. She also enjoyed visiting family and friends. Other interest included singing in the choir, the Game Show network, and watching Tennessee sports. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday October 20th at 2:00 PM at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Eastanallee Baptist Church Building Fund (P.O. Box 3148, Riceville, TN 37370).
You are encouraged to share a memory and/or your personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens is honored to assist her family with these arrangements.