Mardell Elaine Patz Obituary
We bid farewell to Mardell Elaine Patz of Dunlap, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 11, 2025 at the age of 81. Mardell touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lyle McGarry and Amelia Mabel McGarry (Baune); her husband Eugene Nelson Patz; her siblings, Wilmer, Donna Mae, Myrna, Dion and Richard; her grandchildren, Kisha and Christopher; and her great grandchild Madison.
She is survived by: her children, Vicky Whitaker, Velvet Norris, Lisa Landers, Elizabeth Rude and Wade Patz; and her grandchildren, Lo'Rae Hibbetts, Melissa Hibbetts, Letha Henderson, Brian Martin, Steven Martin, Johnny Norris, Joshua Norris, Michael Norris, Matthew Norris, Mark Norris, Kelly Booth, Joseph Strickland, Elaine Goins, Ryan Landers, Kayla Rude, Robert Rude, Thomas Patz, Lance Patz, Tamra Patz and Devin Patz.
