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Patricia Ann Maxwell Dean

Passed 10/26/2024

Obituary For Patricia Ann Maxwell Dean

Patricia Ann Maxwell Dean

Patricia Ann Maxwell Dean affectionately known as “Ms. Pat” was born on March 24, 1945, to James E. Maxwell Sr., Carrie Maxwell Woodfin. Patricia peacefully took the hand of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 26, 2024.

Patricia was rooted in the Word of God and a member of Foster Chapel Baptist Church under the late Reverend Robert N. McGhee and stayed faithful under the present Pastor Jospeh Tolbert, Sr.

Patricia was preceded in death by her adoring husband of fifty plus years, Malachi Dean; her parents James Maxwell, Sr. and Carrie Maxwell Woodfin and Brother, James E. Maxwell, Jr. Father/Mother-in-law; Willie & Ossie Davis Dean, Sister-in-law, Pauline “Tilly” Johnson; and brother-in law, Paul Dean.

Patricia leaves to cherish her memories Daughters: LeJuana (Kenneth) Washington, [Charlotte, NC,] Yolanda Dean, [Los Angeles, California] and Gretchen (Orlando) Walls, [Nashville, TN]. Son: William Brooks (Jama) Dean, [Knoxville, TN], Six Grandchildren and Eight Great Grandchildren; a host of sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friend Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 12-1:00 p.m. with the Celebration of Life Service to begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Foster Chapel Baptist Church with Pastor Joseph Tolbert officiating.

The final resting place will be held at the Sherwood Memorial Gardens on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

A dove release will conclude in her honor.

Unity Mortuary is honored to serve this family. www.unitymortuary1979.com


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You will always remain in our hearts.

With love from DeMarion, Madison, and Noah Glover.

To Joyce and family my deepest condolences in the passing of Pat I worked for her at her daycare Love You All ❤️

The family had my deepest condolence so sorry family was good friends and Man been knowing Pat a long time from stephen Family, Mike and Debra

The family have my deepest condolences. I'm a good friend of the family been knowing Pat for a long time. She was a sweet soul,

May we extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Patricia "Pat" Dean. Pat was a great mother and friend of our family. She was also fun to talk to and a religious soul. It was good to see her at the A-E and Austin Class Reunion activities, and I got to take a great picture of her and her daughter, Juana. But did not know, it was going to be the last time seeing her in person. But God has a plan, place, and time for us! She has moved on up to a better place. May God bless, comfort, and keep all family members and friends. Sincerely, Lillian West-Collins, & Madelyn Collins Hill And husband, Connor, & Family

Patricia, my dear friend. Pat and I were like sisters. In Our teen and young adult ages I would be in a state of high anxiety or just worrying about something. Patricia would always say,"Mertice,it's not that bad" or"Its going to be alright". She would continue with some advisable solutions to the problems or an alternative point of view of the situation. This would actually calm my nerves or help me feel "I can survive this." Through out my lifetime I have tried to be as SHE was. Patricia showed me the importance and power of UNDERSTANDING,COMFORT,and SUPPORT. WELL, Pat, right now I know you are saying,"It's not bad, I'm OK." I'll have to say Alright. Even SO I'm crying, my heart hurts right NOW! MY condolences to the family and in the SPIRIT of Pat you're going to be ALRIGHT because she's in your HEART forever as SHE is in mine.

Family Mama is the most beautiful loving mother. Your mother-don't meet no strangers , you can talk to her just like she known you for years . She tells you about the Bible verse and read it and she loves you. We say Later and not bye, see you later To the Dean family. I Appreciate you sharing your mother with me I love her just like my mother. Because she reminds me of my mother. I Thank You So Very Much And I Love You All Very Much More. Sister Arlene Siler Sending my love and my prayers she is resting

To the family of our beloved humble servant Sister Dean

13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 15 According to the Lord's word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. 18 Therefore encourage one another with these words.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Family in our prayers during this time

Love, Anthony & Paula

Our deepest condolences to all the Dean family. She was a warm and kind woman who carried the most gracious spirit. She will be forever loved.

God bless you and your family 🙏

Pat was in the graduating class of 1963 at AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL SHE WILL BE MISSED AND PRAYERS AND LOVE ❤️ FOR HER FAMILY..

Pat and I were in graduating class of 1964 from Austin high school, we worked on several class reunions together. Pat was a dedicated member to our class and we participated in different activities coming up to different reunions, she was a great friend and will be missed praying to the family for strength and blessings she is out of pain.🙏🏾

My prayers are with the whole family 🙏🏼. Ms.Pat was such a loving and kind woman who loved God and his children. Ms. Pat was a Blessing to many families and children . May God bless your family with strength .

To Lejuana and the rest of the Dean family - our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We trust that God's peace, strength and comfort will be more than enough to bear you up and bring joy to your hearts, as you rejoice in knowing she is now resting in the presence of the Lord. Pastor Mike & Anita and the New Direction Life Ministries church family.

To all of the Dean family, I want to send you my deepest condolences. Grandmama was a beautiful soul, and it is a blessing to have known her. May peace be with her now that she is reunited with Granddaddy. Love, hugs and prayers to all that miss her, and may the wonderful memories of her bring you peace.

With heartfelt sympathy, Jennifer Doheny

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Unity Mortuary | Knoxville, TN

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