Patricia Richesin
Patricia Ann Richesin, 70, of Riceville, passed away on Saturday evening, September 23, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Patricia, a lifelong resident of McMinn County was born on Sept. 5, 1947, in Athens, a daughter of the late Gordon and Margaret Fugate. Patricia was retired from Pioneer Furniture Company. She enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching the birds and hummingbirds. Patricia was a loving grandmother who adored her grandchildren.
Patricia leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 53 years, Hurshul Richesin, one son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Sabrina Richesin, one grandson, Tyler Richesin and his fiancée, Natasha Anderson, one granddaughter, Savanna Richesin, one step grandson, Logan Harbison and fiancée, Summer Smith, one step great-granddaughter, Saylor Harbison, one step granddaughter, Lauren Crowe (Doc), two sisters Loretta Purdie (Kenny) and Della Liner (Phil) of Charleston, TN, four brothers, Beauford Fugate (Kathy) of Riceville, Bobby Fugate of Calhoun, Jerry Fugate (Regina) of Houston, and Doug Fugate of Calhoun, two sisters-in-law, Martha Roberts (Richard) and Becky Richesin all of Athens, one brother-in-law, Darrell Richesin, also of Athens, several nieces, nephews, numerous extended family members and a host of special friends.
A celebration of her life is planned for Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Companion Funeral Home at 400 S White Street in Athens, with the Reverend Kenny Purdie officiating.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 5-7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
The family will assemble on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 11 a.m. in the Lower Spring Creek Cemetery for the interment and committal service.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Patricia and/or your personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com.
Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with her arrangements.