Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 3:00 PM in the Edgewood Hall of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Rd, Columbus, Georgia. Family will visit with friends one hour prior to the service in Edgewood Hall. Burial will be in Parkhill Cemetery following the service. It will be recommended that all attending the service to wear face covering and practice social distancing.
Patricia was born on August 7, 1948 in Columbus, Georgia to Betty N. and Ben H. Cooper. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother who loved spending time with her family. She was the glue that held her family together. Patricia showed compassion and love to all who knew her on a daily basis and lived to serve others. Heaven has gained a beautiful Angel. She will be forever in the hearts of all who knew her and especially loved her.
Survivors include her mother, Betty N. Cooper, her loving husband, William R. McKenzie; daughters: Teri (David) Goodfellow of Columbus, GA , Kelly (Marty) Richburg of Salem, AL, and Jennifer (Brandon) Edwards of Castle Rock, CO; sisters: Nancy (Bruce) Robinson of Huntsville, AL, and Diane (David) Tyner of Autaugaville, AL; brothers, David (Eva) Cooper of Shiloh, Ga and Robert (Angela) Cooper of Midland, GA; grandchildren: Meagan, Drew, Blake, Dalton, Mackenzie, Madeline, Bailey, Tray, and Connor; and three great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations to be made to Wynnton United Methodist Preschool, PO Box 5469 Columbus, Georgia 31906 or to Midland United Methodist Church, 9100 Warm Springs Rd, Midland, Georgia 31820.
To share fond memories and condolences with the McKenzie family please visit www.shcolumbus.com.
