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Mrs. Patricia Ann Traynham-Thomas, affectionately known as Pat, Katie and Black Beauty was born on October 7, 1943, entered into her eternal glory of rest at the age of 80 and 1 day on Sunday, October 8, 2023 with family holding her hand and by her side.

Pat was the 5th of 12 children born to the late Hansford L. Traynham and Dorthula B. Stevens in Willows Branch, WV. She was the widow of Lawrence E. Alexander and Mozette E. Thomas.

Katie attended Mt. Hope High School. She had several successful careers including: 'Pat's Laundry Service', Food Service Worker and a Certified Nursing Assistant. Pat was devoted to the care of her younger siblings and anyone who needed a helping hand. She was a caretaker by nature and such a free-spirited person.

Pat was a faithful member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Carlisle, WV, where her younger brother, Rev. Charles Brown, serves as Pastor. She enjoyed bible study, testimony service, praising & worshiping her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She served as a kitchen hostess and was the secretary of the willing workers' mission.

Katie's favorite activities were knitting, cooking, eating snacks, gardening, talking to her plants, listening to old school and gospel music, dancing, joking-laughing and a good party at Dodge City in her younger days.

Pat, in addition to her parents, was preceded in death by siblings, Mary Scott, William (Bill) Traynham, Thomas Traynham, Delores Brown, Rueben (Chucky) Brown, Sharon Stevens, Carolyn Brown.

Katie, leaves remaining here to honor her precious legacy her two children whom she loved dearly, her only son, Anthony J. (Kimberly Hill) Alexander of OH and her only daughter, Andrea D. (Leroy) Shoulars of NY; grandchildren, Tynia D. Gardner, Kristin D. Shoulars, Anthony Giles Jr., Heaven D. Shoulars, and Nancy C. Hill; great-grandchildren, Raniyah Giles, Eli Giles, Emmanuel Giles, Anisha Witt (Nee-Nee), Jamalle Witt (Butt-Butt), Keian Gardner, Tynise Gardner, Kacen Gardner and Tyla Gardner.

Patricia leaves to cherish precious memories her siblings, Edith Revere of OH, John (Marilyn) Traynham of VA, Rose Traynham of PA, and Charles (Gloria) Brown of WV and leaves to appreciate and to cherish her memory a host of family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give to me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. II Timothy 4:7-8

Funeral service will be 12:00PM Friday October 20, 2023 at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 7064 Okey Patterson Road, Carlisle. Burial will follow in Hilltop Cemetery, Hilltop.

Friends, while wearing masks and observing social distancing, may view and visit with the family one-hour prior.

Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.