Patty Marie Mears, 59, of Town Creek, Alabama passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at North Alabama Medical Center. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Lawrence Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Lawrence Funeral Home with Sis. Melinda Mears officiating. Burial will be at Fergason Cemetery.
Born on May 27, 1967, to James and Annie Brooks Parker. Patty was a school bus driver for 21 years in the Lawrence County School system. She loved everyone, never met a stranger, and would help anyone in need. Patty was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be greatly missed.
Survivors include her sons, Joseph (Tiffany) Mears and Justin (Latosha) Mears; grandchildren, Payton Lanier, Madison Mears, Logan Mears, Jaxon Smith, Gatlynn Mears, Josie Mears, Lucas Mears, and Jordan Mears; sister, Mary Ann (Kenny) Wheeler; brother, Henry (Cejina) Parker; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Patty was preceded in death by her husband, Donald “Chigger” Mears; parents, James and Annie Parker.
Pallbearers will be Logan Mears, Jaxon Smith, Todd Berryman, Anthony Cryer, Willie Hill, Chris Brooks, and Ike Agee.
The family extends special thanks to the ICU nurses, and staff at North Alabama Medical Center.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made directly to the funeral home for Patty’s Funeral Expenses
