Patricia McCardell

September 23, 1952 - May 7, 2021

Troy, SC— Mrs. Patricia McCardell, 68, entered into rest May 7, 2021. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Mrs. McCardell was a native of Syosset, NY, having lived in Silver Springs, FL and Cope, SC, before moving to Troy, SC. A retired nurse with nearly 50 years of service, she donated her life in service to others. After discovering Jesus at age 41, Mrs. McCardell began serving the Lord through various Christian organizations, including a basketball ministry. She truly held a deep appreciation for all of God’s creations and the sustenance He provided for her and her family through those creations. She enjoyed gardening and had a passion for animals and animal rescue. Mrs. McCardell will be remembered as a devoted, loving wife, mother, and sister who placed others before herself. She was an exceptional role model! Mrs. McCardell was preceded in death by her sister, Maureen Walker; her mother, Jean Ackerman Simmons; and her father, Connie Simmons, a noted NBA player for the New York Nicks, the Boston Celtics, and the Baltimore Bullets. Survivors include her devoted husband of 47 years, John McCardell; daughter, Jennifer (Jon) Hockaday, Greenville, SC; three grandchildren; one brother, Neil (Donna) Simmons, Long Island, New York; four sisters, Barbara Eckert, Milwaukee, WI, Honoré Petrasek, Long Island, NY, Jeannine (Jeff) McQuade, Long Island, NY, and Deirdre Cook, Long Island, NY. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181).