Atha Carlene
Patrick
April 12, 1942 - September 11, 2020
Atha Carlene Patrick, age 78, of Florence, entered into the arms of the Lord on Friday, September 11, 2020. The family will receive friends at Spry-Williams Funeral Home on Monday, September 14, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The funeral service and burial will be private.
Carlene was preceded in death by her parents, W.E. and Vernon Thigpen.
Survivors include her children, Martha Cummings (David) and Mike Rhodes; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; siblings, Jane Scott (Van), Ray Thigpen (Rebecca), Bonnie Faye Grisham, Ed Thigpen and Esther Henry (Liam); special friend, Rose Patterson; and special caregiver, her niece, Suzette Marks.
Carlene was employed at Wilson School for 30 years before her retirement. She loved all of the students there and they loved her. She was a member of Mars Hill Church of Christ. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who adored her family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Visitation
September 14, 2020
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Spry-Williams, Funeral Service and Burial Private
Visitation
Spry Williams Funeral Home, Helton Drive, Florence, AL, USA
September 14, 2020 11:00 am
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7 Comments on “Atha Carlene Patrick”
Our deepest sympathy is extended to all of Carlene’s family and friends. She was a great part of the Wilson School group . . . the students loved her. We always enjoyed seeing her out and about enjoying her well-deserved retirement.
Our prayers are for your comfort & good memories at this difficult time.
Billy & Nancy Valentine
I loved Carlene! She was my bus driver and she worked in the store at school. I’d sit in the front seat most of the time on the bus and Carlene would sing, and I’d hear her and get her to sing louder, when most of the other kids got off the bus. My sisters and I were first on and last off. She taught me that old song, It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels, and I’d sing with her. I saw her at a yard sale several years ago and got a big hug from her. I am a teacher and a substitute bus driver now, and I hope kids love me like they did Carlene! She was wonderful!
Condolences to all the family. Carlene was a very sweet person. Was our kids bus driver for many years and we’d love to be able to talk to her when we’d see her out.
Mike and Martha, I am so sorry for your loss. Carlene was such a sweet person whom everyone loved. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Sherry Beasley Hines
Prayers for the family!!