Lola Patt, age 96 of Heiskell, passed away May 3, 2015 at Morristown-Hamblen Hospital. She was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church in Heiskell and was the oldest living member until her passing. Lola enjoyed ballroom dancing, doing crafts and was an avid gardener. She also enjoyed attending functions at church and at the Senior Citizen Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Grace Yarnell; husband, John Patt; sisters, Dorothy Warren, Estelle Patt, and Etta Mae Parker; brother, L.D. "Bud" Yarnell; sister in-law, Karen Yarnell.
Survivors included:
Daughters: Glenda Embleu and husband Gary
Marlene Mills and husband Jim
Brothers: Jack Yarnell
Frank Yarnell and wife Linda Faye
Sister in-laws: Margaret Everette and Charlotte Berrier
Grandchildren: Susan Patton (Scott), Marla Myers (Melvin), April Whritenour (Brian), and Johnathon Stokes (Rachel)
Special friend: Norbert
12 great grandchildren
2 great, great grandchildren
Numerous nieces and nephews
The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 6th from 6-8 PM at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with funeral service following. Graveside service will be Thursday, May 7th at 10:00 AM at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Claxton. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamble.com