Pat was a loving mother, devoted grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. She had a special love for animals and gave generously of her time and heart through volunteering. Pat was a faithful member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Knoxville, where her warmth and kindness touched everyone around her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Catherine Boyack; brothers, Art and Richard Boyack.
Pat leaves behind to cherish her memory, her three loving and devoted children: Doug (Jeanne) Davenport, Elizabeth "Libby" (Edward "Ed") Anderson, and Jennie (Joel) Caison; grandson, Jac Caison.
Family and friends are invited to gather in celebration of Pat's life on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at McCarty-Evergreen Funeral Home, 7426 Asheville Highway, Knoxville, TN 37924. Visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 7:00 pm, followed by a funeral service at 7:00 pm. A committal service will take place on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 2:00 pm at Eastview Memorial Gardens, 1320 Andrew Johnson Highway, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made in Pat's honor to Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division St., Knoxville, TN 37919, in celebration of her lifelong love for animals.
