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Patricia Ruth Dockery, 81, of Shelbyville, formerly of Andrews, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at her home.
She was born May 4, 1943, in New Martinsville, West Virginia, the daughter of John Agar and Mary (Maine) Leasure. In June of 1964, she married J.D. Dockery, and he preceded her in December of 1999.
Patricia is survived by her son, Mark Dockery of Andrews, North Carolina; brother, James Agar and wife, Helen, of New Martinsville; sister, Christina Boisky of Richmond Hill, Georgia; grandchildren, Patrick Brannon, Jeremy Brannon and wife, Kaitlin, and Chloe Edwards and Chloe’s mother, Autumn Edwards; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Bobbie Stackhouse and husband, J.C., of Shelbyville.
In addition to J.D., Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Melissa Lynne “Lisa” Brannon; siblings, Robert L. “Bobby" Agar, Edgar “Eddie” Agar, John Agar, Cathie Rhodes, Martha McNally, Jack Agar and Erma Agar, and grandson, Michael Brannon.
In 1961, Patricia graduated from Magnolia High School.
She was a member of Grace Fellowship Baptist Church.
Patricia was a very good seamstress.
She was known as the family historian. Patricia enjoyed sewing, playing trivia, euchre, rummy and scrabble.
Patricia was very instrumental in building and growing the Andrews Youth Athletics program for over 30 years.
A Celebration of Patricia’s life will be held at a later date.
Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Online condolences may be shared with Patricia’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
