Patricia Ann Tompkins

Patricia Ann Tompkins was a woman of incredible strength, determination, and unwavering love for her family. She was the rock, the glue, and the heart that held her family together. Her presence was powerful, her spirit was fierce, and her love was unconditional.

Born on December 28, 1951, Patricia lived her life with a strong will, a fierce sense of loyalty, and a deep devotion to those she loved. She was never one to shy away from speaking her mind or standing up for what she believed in, especially when it came to her family.

Above all else, Patricia was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her family was her greatest pride and joy, and she loved each of them in her own special way. She was the foundation upon which so many family memories were built, the person everyone could count on, and the steady presence through life’s many ups and downs.

Patricia shared 55 years of marriage with her husband, James Robert Tompkins. Together, they built a life centered around family, creating a lifetime of memories and a legacy of love that will continue through their children and grandchildren.

She is lovingly remembered by her husband, James Robert Tompkins; her children, Shannon Martin and her husband, Aaron; James E. Tompkins and his wife, Sylvia; and Ryan Tompkins and his wife, Jessica; and her son-in-law, Joseph Jordan.

She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren: David, Ashley, Alyssa, Jimmy Jr., Michael, Nicholas, Jordan, Connor, Ivy-Lynn, Aliyah Lee, and Tori Gene.

Patricia was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Kerri Willmott Tompkins; her precious great-grandson, Mason; her parents; and her brother, Gene. Their memories will forever remain a part of her family’s story.

As the years passed and dementia slowly took away so many of the things that once defined her daily life, it could never erase the woman she had always been or the love her family carried for her. Even when words were no longer possible, the bond between a mother and her children remained.

Patricia’s legacy is not measured simply by the years she lived, but by the strength she instilled, the love she gave, and the family she held together. Her fierce spirit, determination, and devotion will live on through her children and grandchildren for generations to come.

Although her family will miss her deeply, they find comfort in knowing that her struggles are over and that the love she gave so freely will remain with them forever.

She was our strength, our foundation, and our home. She was our Mom. And she will forever be a part of who we are.