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Patricia Anne Blackmer

Oct 31, 1938 – Oct 19, 2024

Patricia, "Trish" was a long-time resident of Front Royal, Virginia. She passed peacefully in her home in

Athens, Alabama where she resided with her daughter. Patricia fought a four-year battle with cancer,
beating two. Her resolve and fortitude were strong, and she is now healed forever!

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Cora Prather, and longtime life partner, Jerry Ellis.

She is survived by three children, Glenn (Ann) Marshall, Bryan (Carol) Marshall, and Tracy (Buddy)
Helmick. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Christina Marshall, Damien Pettie, Glenn (Bethany)
Marshall Jr, Danielle (Kenneth) Compton and William Marshall. Also surviving are thirteen great
grandchildren: Lily and Cora Mashburn, Tristen Sine, Stephanie Brown, Karlie Woods, Justin Marshall,
Calvin and Lizzy Pettie, Aiden Marshall, Natalie Marshall, Skylin Compton, Ethan Pettie and Colton
Compton.

Trish lovingly worked in her yard and flower gardens at her home on the at the corner of North Royal Ave.

and Fairview Ct. for over forty years. She was very proud and enjoyed working with her flowers. Many
people would stop to admire her handiwork. Her kindness, sense of humor, and love for all things fashion
also defined her. Her beloved chihuahua, Sandy, was faithfully by her side as she left this world for her
Heavenly home.

There will be Memorial Visitation Saturday, October 26 from 5PM until 7PM at New Life Assembly of God 16768 Highway 72 in Athens, Alabama.

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12 comments

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Alvie and Amanda Lynn

2024-10-23 00:33:08

Fly high beautiful lady! You will be missed!

Dr. Sharon Waddle

2024-10-23 00:39:01

My condolences anr care to Buddy and Tracy Helmick and family. We don't mourn like the world mourns, we have an assurance. God bless, comfort and grant peace.

Kathy Christy

2024-10-23 01:16:26

Trish was a sweetie. Her smile was contagious. She is home, healthy and working in God's garden.

Kristin Devendorf

2024-10-23 16:27:52

Miz Pat - I shall treasure our 4th of July jaunt from Dillon, GA to SC and back thru the mountainous "back roads" just to see where they lead. You were such a trooper. I think the highlight of that trip for you was watching the mama bear and her 3 cubs trying to decide if they were going to cross the road or not. Now you can watch God's fireworks without a tree line to block the view. Now no tears nor pain for you. Your friends and family will deeply miss you yet celebrate your Homecoming.

Debbie & Chris Goisse

2024-10-23 21:58:14

So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our prayers.

Donald and Cinthia Jenkins

2024-10-24 16:05:03

Wishing you comfort and peace in remembrance of Ms. Trish's kind spirit.

Elfreda Jones

2024-10-24 21:10:45

Blessings to the family of dear sweet Ms. Pat. I met her through her beloved daughter Tracy (who befriended me at training in West Virginia, visited me in Virginia and invited me into their home). I live in Texas and still stay in contact with the family. Good friends are a gift from God. Ms. Pat and I shared a love of fashion and clothes. Rest well, dear lady.

Elfreda Jones

2024-10-24 21:11:08

Caroline Shipp

2024-10-25 12:58:33

Pat will be missed. I had some good times at her Front Royal home with Pat and Jerry! Prayers for her family for comfort.

Damaris Klanac

2024-10-26 00:31:44

Tracy my condolences to you and your family as you walk through this difficult time.
Tracy, I could never forget when I met mama Trish.
She truly made an impression on me in ways that every time I thought of your her, even as she was going through her sickness, I would see her face and hear her say "yesh, yesh...yesh! And of course it always makes me have a belly laugh...oh my word! Tracy, those are small sweet treasures I encourage you to hold on to. May the Lord be your comfort and strength 🙏🏼 Love ya my sweet friend/sister ❤️

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