Patricia Bland

Mrs. Patricia ( Pat) Boaz Bland of Fairview, Tn , passed away February 23, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family and her loyal dog, Zoey.

Born to George (Gilbert) and Alice Ruth Boaz on August 25, 1947. Pat married the love of her life Harold Bland on August 5, 1968. Together Pat and Harold raised two children Kevin and Jamie. Mrs. Pat Bland loved her family like something fierce.

A dedicated Mother, Pat’s long-time Fairview home was a safe haven for not only her children, but many other family members as well as friends of her children or the neighborhood child needing advice, a hug, or a meal. Mrs. Blands snack drawer was the envy of every child who came into her home.

Pat was a true night owl, her door was usually open and her phone was often occupied until the wee hours of the morning. The late night talks were a steady source of comfort and humor to countless people, but mostly her children. She rarely missed telling Kevin and Jamie goodnight .

She was a lover of babies, dogs, Friday dinners with friends, Al Green music, fishing, pinto beans, and sunflower seeds. The center of many holiday as well as Sunday dinners, her lively story telling’s at her kitchen table.

Her kindness, easy laughter, genuine acceptance of others, and endless energy will be missed as “Mom”, “Nan”, and “Aunt Pat”.

She is preceded in death by her parents ,sister, and daughter -in-law.

Mrs. Pat Bland is survived by her husband of 61 years Harold Bland of Fairview, Tn., her two children Kevin(Tracy) Bland of Burns,tn. , her daughter Jamie Plattsmier of Fairview, Tn. Brother Jim Boaz of Fairview, Tn. Grandchildren Kristopher and Matthew Plattsmier of Murfreesboro, Tn. Bonus grandchildren Luke Hinkle and Leslie Hampton of Dickson,Tn. And four great grandchildren.

Per her request Mrs. Pat Bland will be cremated and does not want a service, which the family will honor.

The family wants to Thank St. Thomas West Hospital Nurses and staff for the care she received. And also special thanks to Caris Hospice for the care Pat was given at her home.

Also a huge Thank You to Haley for helping with Pat’s care in the final days, she loved you.

Thank You to the Family and Friends for the love , text, calls, and the meals. Pat loved all of You dearly. Always Be Kind.