Patricia Ellison Palmer passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. She was born in Gadsden, Alabama to Harvey and Marie Ellison. Patricia lived most of her life in Alexandria, Virginia. She retired after working 35 years as a secretary for the FBI in and around Washington D.C.
Patricia was married for 48 years to Robert W. (Bob) Palmer, Jr. She was a Christian and loved life. Before her health began to decline, she enjoyed traveling with her husband to the mountains, beaches and to Alabama to visit family and friends. She also loved to read and enjoyed writing letters and sending cards to her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Harvey 0. and Marie Brasher Ellison of Gadsden; and brother-in-law, Jerry Palmer, Forrestville, MD. She is survived by her husband, Bob Palmer, Alexandria, VA.; sister, Nancy Ellison, Gadsden, AL; one niece, two nephews, cousins and other family members.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 21, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Morgan Funeral Chapel, Attalla, AL. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services. Burial in Rainbow Memorial Gardens, Rainbow City, AL.
