Patricia (Patsy) Roberts Ripley Obituary (1938

Patricia (Patsy) Roberts Ripley passed away July 23, 2021 in Marietta, Georgia. Patricia was born June 30, 1938 in the Horse Creek Community of Greene County Tennessee to James and Esther King Roberts. Patricia graduated from Doak High School and worked in the cash offices of Anderson’s Grocery as well as Service Merchandise. She also served as a Teacher’s Aide in both Vinton, VA and Marietta, GA. She was a loving wife, devoted to her husband, supportive of everything he did. They were a team when it came to showing others the love of Christ in so many practical ways.Kyle out front (he never met a stranger) and Patricia behind the scenes using her gifts of encouragement and hospitality in a Christ like way. Patricia was blessed by a large and loving family. She is survived by her 4 children: Melinda (Howard) Hurd, Jill (Dan) Mathis, Mike (Janice) Ripley and Jason (Trisha) Ripley; 9 well-loved Grandchildren: 7 beautiful great-grandchildren; her sister and brother-in-law: Colena and Billy Squibb of TX; and a brother-in-law: Rev. John Ripley of Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 58 years, Kyle Ripley; and her sister: Carolyn Roberts Roper. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grace UMC Building Fund, 1601 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston SC 29407. Funeral Service will be on Monday, July 26, 2021 at 2pm at Stone Dam UMC with Michael Vaughn officiating. Interment will be in Stone Dam Cemetery. Thoughts and memories may be shared with the family at www.jeffersmortuary.com. Jeffers Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Patricia (Patsy) Roberts Ripley, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.