Patricia Ann Garrett Thomas age 79 of Clarksville, TN, formerly of Detroit, MI, passed away at her residence on Thursday November 30, 2017.
She was born September 16, 1938 in Carbondale, IL the daughter of the late Malchi Garrett and Della Johnson Garrett. Patricia served for 8 years in the U.S. Air Force. For 42 years she resided in Detroit and was employed with the City of Detroit and the State of Michigan. For many years she was the secretary to the warden of the Dohoco Prison. In Detroit, she was a member of the Body of Christ Community of Faith Church. During her life, she was active in the Senior Olympics. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and decorating and was known as a perfectionist.
She is survived by sisters Brenda Brassfield of Clarksville, TN; and Lisa Lambus of Carbondale, IL; a brother Jeffry Lambus of Denver, CO; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by a sister Carolyn Garrett and a brother Randolph Garrett.
There will be a memorial service to honor Patricia on Friday December 29, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Carbondale, IL. Pastor Sydney Logwood will officiate. Arrangements are under the care of Gateway Funeral Home, Clarksville, TN.