Funeral service for Mrs. Patsy Elizabeth Quick Adkins, age 74, of Fayetteville, will be conducted at 11 AM on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Higgins Funeral Home with Ministers Alan Smith and David Mills officiating. Burial will follow in Stateline Cemetery.
Patsy was born on April 5, 1943, in Lincoln County, TN to the late Thomas Henry and Helen Elizabeth McCollum Quick. She retired after 38 years of working for Martin Industries in Huntsville, AL. After retirement she enjoyed taking care of her home and collecting recipes to cook. Mrs. Adkins loved her church family at Stateline Church of Christ. Patsy always had a gentle, peaceful and loving spirit. She passed away on December 8, 2017 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Doug Adkins; brothers, Harold (Angeline) Quick of Fayetteville and Glenn (Belinda) Quick of New Market; sisters, Dean Slayton and Patricia (Steve) Jacobs; brother-in-law, James Strope all of Fayetteville and Ken Adkins and David (Reba) Adkins; sister-in-law, Gail (Leabert) Carter all of Hazel Green; five nephews; six nieces; and several great-nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Adkins was preceded in death by her sister, Jean Quick Strope.
Visitation with the family will be 4 PM until 8 PM on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Higgins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 470, Fayetteville, TN 37334. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Patsy Elizabeth Quick Adkins.
My heartfelt condolences for the loss of your beloved, Patsy. Please know that Jehovah God and his son Jesus Christ is aware of your pain and they care for you. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) . I pray that you are able to find comfort in God’s promise of paradise where there will be no more pain and sorrow (Revelation 21:4,5) and the many wonderful memories of your loved one becoming a reality in the future resurrection in paradise. (Acts 24:15). Please accept my sincere condolences.
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I worked with patsy at Martin industries….I am just hearing of her death….she and I shared our lunch break for many years……she was a wonderful and kind woman….
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Patsy. She was such a sweet and beautiful lady. May God bless you all in this sad and difficult time.
So sorry for you loss. Prayers for your family.
One Sweet and Beautiful Lady, My Friend. God give you all peace and comfort in the days to come…
So sorry for your loss!!!
Sorry to hear of Patsy passing. I know she will be deeply missed my Doug, family and friends. My God give you all peace and comfort in the days to come…
My thoughts and Prayers are with the entire family of Patsy. Knew her and her husband as patients at Dr. Colbert’s office.
Mr. Doug and Patsy are wonderful people & a pleasure to know. So sorry to hear of her passing. My prayer is that God will comfort you, Mr. Doug and all of Patsy’s family at this difficult time. May all your precious memories linger forever and in time to ease your broken hearts. With deepest sympathy.
Brenda Donaldson
So sorry for your loss. Life is a journey of sweetness and sorry, Of yesterday’s memories and hopes for tomorrow, Of pathways we face with patience and humor, courage and grace, Of joys that we’ve shared and of people we’ve met who have touched us in ways we will never forget. Patsy was one of those people that touched my life in such a positive way. Although no words of symphathy can ease the loss you bear, Still, may you find some comfort knowing others truly care.
Sorry for your loss will keep your family in prayer.
We are devestated to hear of Patsey’s passing. Always been a wonderful and loving cousin. Our sincere condolences to Doug and her brothers and sisters. Love you all.
Patsy was a lovely sweet lady and I know she will be missed so much. Doug, my thoughts and prayers are with you!
So very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry to hear this news. My God comfort you in the days to come.
Prayers for your family’s piece and comfort during this period of great loss.
I extend my deepest sympathy to the family. Patsy was loved by everyone. The Angels must be rejoicing. Praying! She was a beautiful lady. I loved her smile.
Loved this funny, sweet, loyal, beautiful lady. Her absence leaves a hole in many hearts. We will miss her so much…. Deepest Sympathies from all of us. (Family of Della Mae Esslinger).
So sorry for your loss ?❤️???❤️?? and Heaven’s gain.
Prayers lifted for each of you and yours. God Bless
Sorry for your loss!