Cover photo for Patricia Ann (McElroy)  Bennett's Obituary
Patricia Ann (McElroy)  Bennett Profile Photo
1944 Patricia 2023

Patricia Ann (McElroy) Bennett

July 31, 1944 — May 14, 2023

Athens, Georgia

Patricia Ann McElroy Bennett, known to all as “Pat”, met Jesus face to face on Sunday, May 14, 2023.  A loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and friend to many, her earthly body finally laid to rest at the age of 78.

She was born on July 31, 1944, in Athens, Georgia to the late Alfred and Mildred McElroy.  She was the oldest of 4, when the family moved to Madison County. She is preceded in death by her youngest brother, Kenneth McElroy and survived by her brother, Wayne of Hull; sister, Brenda (Rick) Ingram of Nicholson; as well as many nieces and nephews. She graduated from Madison County High School, where she was a cheerleader.  She later graduated from Lanier Tech in Clarkesville, Georgia with a degree in accounting.  She married Charles Curtis Bennett, Jr. “Buddy” of Athens, Georgia.  They were married 17 years before the Lord called him home in 1980.

Pat and Buddy had one child, Charles Curtis Bennett, III “Curt” (Michelle) of Athens, Georgia.  They also had 4 grandchildren: Victoria (Austin) Burris of Athens, Georgia, Jaclyn (Caleb) Dickson of Savannah, Georgia, Caroline, and Meredith and 2 great grandchildren, Eleanor Jane Burris and Jonathan Charles Burris of Athens, Georgia.

Pat was always very involved with her church, Prince Avenue Baptist Church, helping with youth camps and managing crafts with the kids.  She opened her own business in 1986, Mail Plus USA.  She closed that business in 1998 after a long, successful career of serving Athens with their shipping needs and gourmet food gift baskets.

She loved to do crafts and especially with her granddaughters and great granddaughter.  Pat was always learning how to do the latest craft and teaching it to others.  She helped raise awareness for the Shaken Baby Syndrome Campaign by crocheting purple baby hats.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday May 17, 2023, at 10:00 AM in the chapel of Lord & Stephens, West. The family will receive friends the evening prior from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Watkinsville is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Patricia Ann (McElroy) Bennett, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Funeral Service

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Interment

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 48

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree