Patricia Hair Fewell

Pat was born in Macon, Georgia, on November 30, 1932. Her life was an example of devotion to family and faith. She was lovingly known as ‘Great-Mother’ by her great-grandchildren. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Decatur since 1953, where she taught Sunday School for 17 years. She was also a long-time member of the Philathea Class and the Welcome All Class. She enjoyed serving on the Young at Heart Committee, the Seasons Committee, the Women’s Missionary Union, the Card Ministry, and the Senior Care Ministry Team, as well as serving as a deacon, and as church clerk for more than 20 years.

Pat enjoyed square dancing, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. She energetically volunteered for the DeKalb Auxiliary and the Design for Living Widow’s Club. She was a member of the Baron DeKalb Chapter of the DAR, serving as chaplain for two years. Pat worked as Business Manager for Peachtree Dental Lab and later as Business Manager for more than 18 years at New London Anesthesia, continuing to work for several years after retirement. Pat was a passionate baseball fan and watched every Atlanta Braves game. It was often said, “She never sits still for a minute.” Pat was organized and hardworking. She loved being with family and friends. She was a blessing to her family and will always be in our hearts.

Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Birney Fewell, Sr.; her son, Richard Birney Fewell, Jr.; and her sister, Gwendolyn Hair Dodd. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Bonnie Fewell, of Decatur, GA; her daughter, Susan Glausier (Evans), of Shalimar, FL; and her daughter, Judy Chesin (Brad), of Suwanee, GA. She was the proud grandmother of eight: Richard Birney Fewell, III (Dominique); Byron Fewell (Liza); Ben Fewell (Kristen); Charles Evans Glausier; Christy Falvo (Curt); Travis Glausier (Megan); Jamie Griffith (Daniel); and Ashley Coppolino (Andy). She was also very proud of her sixteen great grandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild. Pat’s beloved caregivers were Bea Richardson, “DiDi” Ododo Afe, and Ama Jowa.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Floral Hills Funeral Home, 3150 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker, GA 30084, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 11:00 am (visitation at 10:00 am). The family expresses its appreciation for the care given by Agape Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 308 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030