Patricia Ann Coffey (Repass), age 75, passed away on December 30, 2025, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, surrounded by her daughters and granddaughter Michala. She passed peacefully while being held by her daughter, Stacey. She was born on March 4, 1950, in Knoxville, Tennessee, and was adopted at the age of five by Helen and Kenneth Repass, who raised her with love.

Patricia was a woman of strong Christian faith who found the Lord and allowed Him to transform her life and heart. She served faithfully as a Sunday school teacher and worked for over 20 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Fort Sanders Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center, where she was known for her compassion and dedication to caring for others.

She had a creative spirit and a deep love for crocheting, especially making outfits for babies in the NICU through Project Angel Kisses, where she lovingly created handmade items for premature and stillborn babies to bring comfort to families during times of loss. Arts and crafts were a source of joy throughout her life, though as dementia progressed, she gradually lost the ability to create in the ways she once loved. Even so, she continued to delight in life’s simple pleasures—lovies (stuffed animals), milkshakes, Diet Coke, and sweet treats of any kind.

Patricia’s journey was not without hardship, but it was marked by growth, forgiveness, and love. She cherished the opportunity to be present in the lives of her grandchildren, especially Michala and Micheal, with whom she shared a close and meaningful bond. As a Mamaw, she was deeply loved and will be remembered for her feisty spirit, goofy humor, and tender heart. Some of the most treasured memories include Saturday night sleepovers, Sunday morning Waffle House breakfasts, and heading off to church together.

She is survived by her daughters, Stacey Beal, Janet Watson (Michael), and Donna Noble; her grandchildren Michala Beal (Matthias), Micheal Beal, Aaron White (Ashley), Matthew Watson (Anastassia), Michael Watson Jr. (Donna), Megan Noble, and Dillion Shirley (Shelby); and her great-grandchildren Emory, Sutton, Suede, and sixth more great-grandchildren. Along with two additional great-great grandchildren.

A celebration of life may be held at a later date. In keeping with Patricia’s wishes, her ashes will be spread at the beach in July—a place she longed to visit in the final years of her life.

Those wishing to honor Patricia’s memory may do so through acts of kindness or giving, supporting arrangements to celebrate her life, fulfill her final wishes, and care for her family during this time.”