Patsy Elizabeth Britt

“Go in Peace, Your journey has the Lord’s approval.” Judges 18:6

Patsy Elizabeth Britt, age 61, Jonesborough, TN died March 18, 2012 at her home due to cancer.

She was a native of Washington County and the daughter of Lode D. Britt and the late Pansy Elizabeth Holsclaw Britt.

Other than her mother she was preceded in death by two infant sons, Dakota Steven and Jackson Bleu, a niece, Robin Britt Henderson; a great niece, McKay Landry Henderson, and her precious Miss Kitty.

Ms. Britt graduated from Jonesborough High School in 1968 and retired from Green Valley Development Center after 31 years of service. Although 20 years were spent in supervision, her true service and dedication were the 11 years she spent delivering hands on teaching with the clients residing there. Patsy’s interest included the study of Native Americans, Paleontology, and Astronomy.

She was brought up in and taught the Baptist faith as a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Jonesborough. Patsy is currently a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Johnson City.

Patsy’s family extend a special appreciation to the Miracles Happen Group, the End of the Road Group, and the Nothing to Fear Narcotics Anonymous Group for all the years of support she received from those who journeyed along with her in her road to recovery. The family also would like to thank Val-U-Pharmacy, Dr. Charles Famoyin and staff, and Caris Healthcare for their excellent service to Patsy as she fought her battle with cancer.

A special thank you goes out to her “sisters in spirit”, Carol Ragan and Jorja Cummings, Johnson City and Retha Ferrell, Rogersville. Patsy cherished always the music shared with her former husband, John “Catfish” McNees.

Patsy held a deep respect for the veterans of this nation. She contributed to several charities including The Carter Center for Peace, Good Samaritan Ministries, the National Wildlife Federation, and to Public Broadcasting of Northeast Tennessee.

Anyone who was acquainted with Patsy knew that inside, her blood ran “University of Tennessee Volunteer Orange”.

Surviving: her father, Lode D. Britt of the home, sister, Peggy Rosalie Britt Henderson and husband, Terry, Johnson City, two nephews, Christopher Kevin Henderson and wife, Donna, Jonesborough, Jonathan Brian Henderson and wife, Kristy of Alpharetta, GA, one great nephew, James Christopher Henderson and wife, Amanda, Johnson City, TN, one great niece, Mary Ashley Henderson, Johnson City, TN, a special uncle, Ralph Vaughn, Jr., Jonesborough, TN, a special aunt, Mildred Vaughn Britt, Jonesborough, TN, and special cousins, Brenda Britt Adams and husband, Bill, Johnson City, Tim Britt, Jonesborough, Sharon Adams Guess and husband, Gary, Jonesborough, great nieces and nephews, Madison Brooks Henderson, Alpharetta, GA, Chloe Kennedy, Gaston, SC, Noah Henderson and Owen Tomas Henderson, Johnson City, TN.

Funeral services for Patsy Elizabeth Britt will be conducted 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Reverend Pete Tackett and Pastor Brian A. Nulf officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Baptist Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be “Sir” Lynn Shelton, William Kenneth Crumley, David H. Henderson, Reginald Garner, Lisa Rena Patterson, Polly Bennett, Robin Ledford, and John Donarski, Jennifer Testerman, and Philip Testerman.

Visitation will be from 1:00 �" 2:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.