Pat McElreath

Born on January 29, 1940, in Ocrocoke Island, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Ida Mae Ballance. Mrs. McElreath retired from La Quinta Inns and Suites where she worked in housekeeping. She enjoyed traveling, especially with her friends from the Senior Center and Cedar Grove Church Group. She also enjoyed working with the Food Bank in Pelzer, South Carolina. Mrs. Elreath was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Simpsonville, South Carolina before moving her membership to Camp Creek Baptist Church. 

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack McElreath; brother, Bob Buntin; and daughter-in-law, Barbara Buntin. 

Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Ken Buntin (Patty) of Loganville and Tom Buntin of Athens, Al; grandchildren, Kyle Buntin and Billy Buntin; great grandchildren, Gavin Warren, Leah, Ellie and Christian Buntin; brother, Jessie Buntin of Cornelia; sister, Judy Cowart of Cornelia; best friend, Mary Greene of Pelzer, South Carolina; and senior center friends, Eleanor Irvin and Tony Rider. 

Memorial services will be held at 11 am, Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Camp Creek Baptist Church with Pastor James Lyons officiating.  

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Habersham County Senior Center, 217 Scoggins Drive, Demorest, GA. 30535. 

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. 

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.