Patricia Barnes Walton's Obituary
Patricia (Pat) Barnes Walton, age 86, loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away February 6, 2023 while gardening at home.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 67 years, John S. Walton of Powder Springs; daughter, Sharon Allen (Jimmy) of Powder Springs; granddaughters, Shannon Woods (Mark) and Valerie Rivenbark (Will); great-grandchildren, Lauren Woods, Scott Rivenbark, and James Rivenbark; and preceded in death by mother, Dessie King Edison and father, W.A. Edison.
To know her was to love her. She always greeted everyone with open arms and a smile on her face. She was a wonderful caregiver, always putting the needs of others before her own. Pat was known for her kindness, selflessness, home remedies and connection to nature. She never met a flower she couldn't grow or an animal she didn't love. She enjoyed sharing recipes (which almost always included butter) and providing insight on curing ailments (which almost always included aloe).
Pat often reminisced about her time as an antique dealer traveling New England, working antique shows, and honing her craft of restoring primitive antiques.
She and John built a beautiful home together where she displayed much of her work. Her craftsmanship and style caught the eye of many in her profession, and her work and home have been featured in numerous publications, including Better Homes & Gardens and Redbook magazines.
Pat leaves us with her timeless legacy of unconditional love, compassion, Christian values, and memories that will be treasured forever. While the family is devastated by her sudden passing, we celebrate her determination to keep moving and live life to the fullest each day.
She will be cremated, and at her request, a private memorial for family and friends will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family simply requests that you carry out an act of kindness in her memory. She would love that!
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