LaDonna "Patty" Paulette Pannell

LaDonna “Patty” Paulette Pannell, 63 of Staunton, passed away Friday, January 23, 2015 at her residence, surrounded by her family. Born in Waynesboro, Virginia on August 3, 1951, a daughter of the late Charles Henry Pannell and the surviving, Mildred Elizabeth.

Patty was a fighter to the end, courageously battling cancer for two years.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her loving daughter, Elizabeth Baber and her husband, Sean of Staunton; two sisters, Pamela P. Drumheller and her husband, Robert of Luray, Rhonda Craig and her husband, Wiley of Waynesboro; a brother, Charles H. Pannell II and his wife, Loren of Fishersville; three grandchildren, Michael Thompson and his wife Brittany of Stuart Draft, Ryan Baber, and Rachel Baber, both of Staunton; one great grandchild, Hunter Thompson of Stuarts Draft; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members.

Patty’s wishes were to be cremated.

A celebration of life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes in Waynesboro. Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. , Monday, January 26, 2015 at Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes in Waynesboro.

Those wishing to make memorial donation in Patty’s honor may be made to the Cancer Center Bridge Fund, PO Box 1000 Fishersville VA 22939.

The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Patty’s brother and sisters, and the physicians and staff at the HOPE Cancer Center for their care during Patty’s battle.

Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com