Pat Lynch

Mary Patricia “Pat” Willis Lynch, 84, widow of Gary Lee Lynch, passed away March 10, 2026. Born in Nahma, Michigan and a native of Burton, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Franklin Joseph and Lilian Margaret Willis, and was a homemaker. Surviving are her children, Cathy Champagne of Pontotoc, Mississippi, Robert Champagne (Wanda) of Crawfordville, Florida, June Riggle (Robert) of Pontotoc, Mississippi, Mary Champagne of Greenville, South Carolina, Crimson Rising of Campobello, South Carolina, Pam Pardee (Roger) of Columbia, Tennessee, and Barbara Satterfield (Roger) of Friendly, West Virginia; three brothers, Perry Pardee, Jr., Roger Pardee, and Peter Pardee; four sisters, Anna Nieznay, Agnes Erity, Beverly Warick, and Linda Langston; nineteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and four great great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Connie Bennett; five brothers, Frank Willis, Jr., Larry Pardee, Daniel Pardee, Gary Pardee, and John Pardee; four sisters, Evelyn Deneau, Darlene Rogers, Lilian Margaret Pardee, and Betty Jane LeBute; and son-in-law, Robert Babcock. To Those I Love When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears. Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love. You can only guess. How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you have shown. But now it’s time I traveled on alone. So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must, Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It’s only for a while that we must part, So bless the memories with your heart. I won’t be far away, for life goes on. So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear All of my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I’ll greet you with a smile, and welcome you home. Memorials may be made to a local animal rescue of one’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.

Pat Lynch

October 29, 1941 - March 10, 2026