Mrs. Pat Pelfrey, age 71 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord Thursday May 23, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church. Pat worked as a dental assistant for more than 40 years. After her retirement, about 5 years ago, she began working as a volunteer at Roane Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Eldon and Pauline Harvey Mayton. And one sister: Ruth Brea.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Robby and Celeste Pelfrey of Lenoir City. Her daughter and son-in-law: Diane and Mike Frost of Harriman. Three sisters and brothers-in-law: Sandra and Mike McKeethan of Kingston, Ann and Donnie Harvey, Debbie and Alan Edmonds all of Harriman. Four grandchildren: Kylie and Kinley Pelfrey, Brandon Frost and Mia Cooney and her husband David. Three great grandchildren: Dustin, Nehemiah and Hadassah Cooney and a host of nieces and neohews, friends and loved ones.
The family will receive friends Saturday May 25, 2013 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Walnut Hill Baptist Church, Harriman. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 PM with Dr. Billy Edmonds and Rev. Mike Winters officiating.