Patricia "Pat" Corley Robertson

Patricia “Pat” Corley Robertson, age 75 of McKenzie, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at her residence.

She retired after 30 years as a school teacher, last working for the Paris Special School District at Rhea Elementary School.  She was an active member at Blooming Grove United Methodist Church in McKenzie.  Patricia loved dancing and tending to her flowers and plants.  She enjoyed sewing, smocking, reading, and playing Bunko with her friends.  She was a wonderful cook who loved to bake, entertain, and was a great hostess.  Patricia loved her family very much and had a special place in her heart for her sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, and her grandchildren.  She was truly a wonderful person and a friend to so many.

Patricia was born September 19, 1944, in Jackson, TN, to the late Charles Franklin Futrell, Sr., and the late Nannie Louise Newton Futrell.

She was married August 6, 1967, to her first husband, Robert “Bob” Corley, who preceded her in death on September 1, 2001.  She was then married November 6, 2010, to her second husband, Larry Robertson, who survives, of McKenzie, TN.

Along with her husband, she is also survived by her two children, Chris Corley (fiancée, Monica Young) of Paris, TN, and Caroline (Dwight) Dunn of Henry, TN; three stepchildren, Tonya Collins of McKenzie, TN, Aaron (Delaine) Robertson of Huntingdon, TN, and Nicole (Josh) Ferguson of McKenzie, TN; two sisters, Mary Jane Hearn of Roswell, GA, and Etta Louise (Jimmy) Barnett of Jackson, TN; brothers-in-law, Roy (Rookie) Corley of Jackson, TN, and Joe (Joan) Robertson of McKenzie, TN; sister-in-law, Barbara Robertson of McKenzie; nine grandchildren, Haley Collins, LeAnn Webb, Brylee Robertson, Kinslee Robertson, Payton Mingle, Logan Mingle, Autumn Mingle, Annie Ferguson, and Emily Ferguson; three adopted grandchildren, Natalie Jones, Hailey Jones, and Katelyn Jones; two great grandchildren, Kalyn Collins and Carter Collins; nieces, Mary Lou Sutton, Sandy Barry, Sharon Smith, Teresa Rosson, Tracy Carr, and Cheryl Learned; and nephews, Eric Hearn, Ricky Futrell, Chuck Futrell, and Jeff Barnett.

In addition to her parents and first husband, she was also preceded in death by three brothers, Charles “Bud” Futrell, Billy Futrell, and Bobby Futrell; one brother-in-law, Jerry Robertson; one stepson-in-law, Billy Collins; and niece, Vicki Johnson.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street, Paris, TN.  A private graveside service will be held with James Smith officiating.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.  Named as an honorary pallbearer is Dana Mobley.

Burial will be in Blooming Grove Cemetery in McKenzie, TN.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:  The Weekend Backpack Program, c/o Paris Special School District, 1219 Highway 641 South, Paris, TN 38242   or   Blooming Grove Cemetery Fund, c/o Richard Lemonds, 1516 Blaylock Store Road, McKenzie, TN 38201.