Patsy Garrett Allen, age 75, of Clarkesville passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 11, 2026, after an extended illness.
Patsy was born to the late Tommy and Betty Garrett on November 5, 1950, in Atlanta, and was preceded in death by her husband, William Donald Allen, and brother, Tom A. Garrett.
Pat is survived by brother, Rick Garrett, of Snellville; son and daughter-in-law, Shane and Jessica Ward of Clarkesville; daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy and Mark Lathan of Mt. Airy, and Vicky and Mike Sullens of Alto; grandchildren include Cleve and Devon Coley of Navarre, FL, Christopher and Katie Coley of Valdosta, Emily Sullens of Alto, Grayson Sullens and Casey Haygood of Clarkesville, Brittany Ward of Clarkesville, and Maleigha Ward of Clarkesville; great-grandchildren include Cambria and Kaisen Coley of Valdosta.
Pat was always full of life and kept her spunk through her final days. She loved gardening, good music, and could usually be found with her sunglasses, a bright lipstick, and the radio turned up in her Mustang GT. Pat retired from North Habersham Middle School where she served in the school cafeteria. She enjoyed getting to know the students each year and could always be counted on to share a smile.
Pat’s greatest commitment though was to her family. From shopping trips, to attending ball games, concerts, and recitals, to lazy farm summers, we all have many great memories with Pat, and she will be missed. Pat is now reunited with her husband, parents, and brother, and we know she is enjoying her great heavenly reunion.
We would like to thank Family Hospice for their excellent care, as well as caregivers, Sommer, Kim, Kelly, Frankie, Mia, and Bree.
Pat’s wishes were to be cremated, and no services will be held. She wished for us all to remember her for her vibrant life here on earth.
An online guest registry is available for the family here.
McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
