Patricia Ann (Coker) Thomas

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces Funeral Services for Mrs. Patricia Ann (Coker)Thomas, age 67, of Woodstock, Georgia, who passed away after fighting multiple courageous battles with cancer on Tuesday, March 27, 2018.

Patricia was born September 18, 1950 in Gainesville, Georgia to Floyd & Thelma (Thomas) Coker. She had attended Young Harris College and North Georgia College in preparation of her 27 year career in education. She spent her career teaching children at Ballground Elementary. Even in the classroom Patricia demonstrated her faith, quietly taking less fortunate children "under her wing"; offering them clothing, a support system, and hope for the future.

Patricia passionately loved her family. She was known to always have a smile on her face and a positive disposition. Those closest to her recall her often surprising and quick sense of humor that complimented her husband's well as they both brought light to most conversations. Proving that love is a verb, even after 45 years of marriage, Wiley and Patricia would banter and flirt with one another like newlyweds.

Patricia adored being a mother, and especially a grandmother. There was nothing better to her than having all of her family at home. They will cherish memories of Thanksgiving and Easter feasts complete with "Gigi's" biscuits (and the battle for the last one!).

Patricia's nurturing extended even to nature and the outdoors. She was gifted with a "green-thumb" and was an avid bird watcher with countless feeders scattered throughout her property.

Patricia was a devout Christian. She was not proud in her faith. Her worship was not in a facility, but in her home and with her family. Patricia's faith was unwavering, when faced with all of life's challenges her love for the Lord was her strength. She believed the Lord had been so good to her.

Patricia will be warmly remembered by all who knew her, but especially missed by her family: devoted husband of 45 years, Wiley P. Thomas; daughter and son-in-law, Monica and Chris Frazier, and daughter and son-in-law, Joy and Eric Orme; sister: Jerri Brown; brothers, Alvin Coker, W.A. Coker, Bonnell Coker, Floyd Coker Jr., and Robert Coker; five grandchildren: Jacob Orme, Samuel Orme, Maxwel Orme, Heath Orme, and Liam Frazier.

Funeral services have been scheduled for Friday, March 30, 2018 at 1:00 p.m., to be held in the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville, with Rev. Bruce Still and Rev. Ken Zollinger officiating. Burial will be in Choestoe Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Cochran Funeral Home in Blairsville on Thursday evening, March 29th, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville are honored to be serving the Thomas family. Please share your condolences and fond memories with the Thomas family on our website, www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.