Patricia Howard,74, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021at her home.

Pat was born in California but had lived in Chattanooga most of her life. She was a receptionist with PBS for many years. She was a nurse in Florida and Chattanooga for 25 years and an Adventist deacon in her church since 1975 and follower of Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Ruth Crandall and a brother, Bill Shell.

Survivors include her son, A.J. Howard, Chattanooga; brother, Ed Shell, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla; two sisters, Claudia Crandall, Webster, Fla; Donna Fernandez, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla; several nieces and nephews and a special nephew, James Burlette.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Tyner Cemetery.