On June 9, 2023 the world lost a beloved wife, mother and Nana, Patricia “Pat” Kesler Gary, at the age of 66. Pat was born in Commerce, GA and raised in Nicholson, GA. She worked in the banking industry most of her life and retired in 2020 to spend time with her family.
Pat battled a rare lung disease but she never let that stop her from chasing after her grand baby, spending time with family, helping in the church and just traveling. She loved with her whole heart and she loved everyone, her greatest accomplishments were being a wife, mother and Nana.
Pat’s Christian faith was an essential part of her life. She was a Sunday school teacher, she helped mentor the younger children called the “Eager Beavers”, and she was always helping and volunteering in her church.
She is survived by her husband, Aubrey Lee Gary. Her daughters Stacy Gary and Lacy Gary Roussel. Her daughter in law, Shawna Igo Gary and Son in law Derek Roussel. Her granddaughter Kaitlyn Elizabeth Gary and grandsons Lucca Roussel, and Ethan, Trent and Seth Grindle. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters, Doug Kesler (Judy Kesler), Betty Darnell (Michael Darnell), Ronnie Kesler (Tammy Kesler), Donnie Kesler (Lisa Kesler), Lisa Grainger (Gary Grainger) and Debra Kesler.
She is predeceased by her parents James and Claudine Kesler. Her son, Aubrey “Chad” Gary, and her brother Mike Kesler.
Funeral services will be at 2 PM, Monday, June 12 at River of Life Worship Center with Rev. Bobby Ivester and Pastor Jonathan English officiating. Interment will follow in Howington Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Monday from 12 until 2 PM. In lieu of flowers make donations to River of Life Worship Center Kid’s Ministry Building, P.O. Box 364, Nicholson, GA 30565.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.
