She was employed for many years and recently retired from Bunge Oil Company.
Patricia was preceded in death by her loving mother Beatrice Taylor.
She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Rick Gilley; her twin brother, Michael (Lois) Taylor; sons, Eric Thomas, Troy (Tracye) Thomas, Mark (Joanna) Thomas and Steve Gilley; daughters, Stacey (Mark) Wicks and Lori (William) Gracia; grandchildren, Alex Thomas, Markia Thomas, Corey Thomas, Adrianna Martinez, Jason Wicks, Lauren Wicks and Gabriela Gracia.
Her family and friends are shocked and saddened by the loss, and will miss her greatly everyday.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 2 p.m. on Sunday at the North Chapel.
Services for Patricia will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the North Chapel. Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.