Patricia Ann Patterson McKenney

North Augusta, SC- A Memorial Visitation for Patricia Ann Patterson McKenney, 83, who entered into rest May 29, 2026, will be conducted Friday evening from 5 until 7 o’clock at Posey Funeral Directors. Patricia was born December 4, 1942, in Augusta, Georgia, to the late Charles and Mary Jennelle Patterson. She lived in the National Hills area of Augusta, GA for over 25 years and eventually made North Augusta, SC her home. Patricia worked for over 10 years for Dr. George Van Giesen in Internal Medicine and Dr. Augustin Carswell in orthopedics. She later went to work for Boardman Petroleum, in affiliation with Smile Gas Station, where she worked in the HR department. Patricia retired after 11 years from Georgia Bank and Trust, now South State Bank, as a Mortgage Receptionist. Traveling and going to the beach with her husband, Chris, were a few of Patricia’s favorite things to do. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Patricia often enjoyed a delicious meal from the French Market Grille West and then spending the afternoon shopping. She will be remembered for her outgoing, friendly personality and never meeting a stranger. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Martha Lee Briggs and brothers, Frank Patterson and Billy Patterson. Surviving members of the family left to cherish her memory include her husband of 48 years, Christopher A. McKenney; a son, Joseph A. Kitchens, III; three daughters, Denise (Jamey) Hargrove, Diann (David) Giles and Debra (Eddie) Kennedy; six grandchildren, Alexa Hargrove, Mary Grason Hargrove, Lilly Giles, Harrison Giles, Zackary Kennedy and Tyler Jayne Hartley; two great-grandsons, Jaxon and Layton; a sister, Linda (Will) Maddox and a brother, Robert (Tomiko) Patterson. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude for the compassion and care from the staff of NHC North Augusta and Mrs. Patricia’s nurses, Latasha Williams, Tameka Johnson, Chiquita Woods, Lagretta Hill, Nichole Parchall and Faith Mincey. Memorials may be made to Tunnel of Towers, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY, 10306 or at https://dogood.t2t.org/Donate or to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX, 75231 or https://www.heart.org. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803) 278-1181.

Patricia Ann Patterson McKenney

December 4, 1942 - May 29, 2026