Patricia Ann Holcomb Connell

June 17, 1951 - April 6, 2022

Patricia Ann "Pat" Holcomb Connell, age 70, a native of Riverside community, Buford, Georgia, passed peacefully in her sleep, at her residence in Ringgold, GA, on April 6, 2022, after a lengthy battle from ALS. Pat is survived by her husband and soul mate, Ricky Connell; her brother, Tony Hawkeye Holcomb; and twin sister, Pamela Jean Holcomb Long; and her son, Hardy L. DeLay IV (Ramona); daughter, Kimberly J. DeLay Nielsen (John); and step-children, Michelle DeLeon (LeRoy), Eli Connell (Ashley), Emily Connell (Jason), and Natalie Connell; and her 17 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hollis Eugene Holcomb and Lavonia Genevieve Phillips, as well as Hardy Lee DeLay Jr., and Francis DeLay; previous spouses Hardy Lee DeLay III, and Young Joe Harrington Jr. Pat was born in Cumming, GA on June 17, 1951. She graduated from North Gwinnett High School in 1969. She was fond of her classmates and stayed in contact with them throughout her life and enjoyed attending her high school reunions. She had a joy for life and any object that sparkled. She loved her family beyond measure and was lovingly referred to as the Great Grand MeMe. She enjoyed a life filled with travel along with her husband and twin sister. Her kindred spirit proved to everyone that she could do anything. She lived a simple life full of adventure. She was family to everyone who stepped into her life. There was not a soul she didn't love. She did not care where you came from or your background, there was always a home for you. With open arms, she laid out a ground for everyone to stay. A warm presence was always near when you were with her. The kitchen was one of her favorite places making food for those she loved. She loved to sit on the back porch listening to nature and talking with God every morning. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. in the chapel of Flanigan's Funeral Home in Buford, Georgia. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on April 10th from 2:00 p.m. until time of service at 3:30 p.m.