Patricia Broadnax Obituary

Age - 68

October 7, 2023

Theodore, AL

Sister Patricia Ann Pettway Broadnax APRIL 18, 1955 - SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 "In Remembrance of A Humble Servant of God" Sister Patricia Ann Pettway Broadnax was born April 18, 1955 to the union of the late Glover and Gennette Pettway. On Wednesday, September 27, 2023 God in his infinite wisdom, summoned her home and she joined loved ones gone before her, as she transitioned to her heavenly home. Sister Broadnax was a faithful member of Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church for many years. Sister Broadnax regularly attended bible study and was active in the choir, Kitchen Committee, and wherever she was needed. She kept the joy of loving God in her heart, and shared that joy with all she met. She worked tirelessly for God, she will be remembered for her sweet and humble spirit. Sister Broadnax's "Legacy of Love" will be an inspiration and will be greatly remembered. Sister Broadnax was employed with USA Children's and Women's Hospital, and after many years of dedicated service she retired. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glover and Gennette Pettway; brother, Garry W. Pettway; mother and father-in-law, David and Ernestine Broadnax. Sister Broadnax leaves to cherish her memories, a loving husband, David George Broadnax, Sr. ; children: Michelle A. Pettway and David George (Sharita) Broadnax, Jr. ; four grandchildren: Makenzi Pettway, Ethan Franklin, Dalayah Broadnax and David Samuel Broadnax; three sisters: Shirley Mosley, Loraine (Bobby) Pettway and Diane Pettway; two brothers: Jerry (Sonya) Mosley and Timmis Pettway; sisters-in-law: Leola (Willie) Ransom, Hattie Collier, Augustine Pickett, Annie Broadnax and Gwen Miller; brothers-in-law: Oliver Broadnax, Leonza Broadnax and Arthur (Debra) Broadnax; two aunts: Shirley Mae Mosley and Floudie Pettway; one uncle, Hardy Mosley; six nieces: Pamela (Richard) Pettway, Andrea (Terrance) Williams, Jeanetter Mosley, Marthea (Heath) Sherrer, Yolanda Mosley and Britta Pettway; three nephews; Marvin Robinson, Bobby (Larissa) Pettway and Travis Pettway; and a host of cousins, other relatives and many friends.

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