Tomlinson Funeral Home & Crematory announces the death of Mrs. Evelyn Sconyers Patrick age 85 of Swainsboro on Friday, October 4, 2024, at her residence surrounded by family.

Mrs. Patrick was born in 1938 in Emanuel County to the late Earl Thomas and Annie Lee Johnson Sconyers. Evelyn was a 1956 Graduate of Emanuel County Institute. She retired in 2013 from the UGA Extension Emanuel County 4-H as a program assistant. She loved all her students and spent countless hours helping them prepare for various events. During her time with Emanuel County 4-H she received numerous awards including the 4-H Foundation Leaders Volunteer, 4-H Hall of Fame in 2002, and Employee of the year in 2005 She retired from Argo Mills – Creston after 38 years of dedicated service. In addition to her careers, she also directed numerous local weddings.

Evelyn was a member of Canoochee Baptist Church where she served as church clerk for many years as well as teaching Sunday School Class. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Edd L. Patrick, and brothers Edward R. Sconyers and Thomas W. "Tommy" Sconyers.

Evelyn is survived by:

Her Son: Clay Patrick of Hartwell, GA.

Grandchildren: McKenna Patrick and Wilson Patrick

Sisters: JoAnn Lane of Canoochee, Betty Jean Andrews (Eddie) of Swainsboro, Glenda S. Riner (William) of Swainsboro.

Sister-in-Law: Angelia Sconyers of Swainsboro.

Many Nieces and Nephews

As well as faithful caregivers: Francis Lane, Willette Brown, Elaine Cummings, Tarnea Brown, Fahneshia Coney and Betty Jones

Hospice Nurse: Ashley Grimm

Funeral Services will be Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 3:00 PM in the Tomlinson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Sweat officiating and a Eulogy by David Porter.

Entombment will follow in the Eastbrook Cemetery and Mausoleum.

The family will receive friends during a visitation one hour prior to the time of services.

Pallbearers are LeRoy Lane, Thomas Sconyers, Steven Andrews, Brad Riner, Ted Sconyers, Chet Sconyers, Jared Stubbs, Dan Johnson, Abb Johnson, and Austin Meadows

Honorary Escorts are Deacons of Canoochee Baptist Church and Adult Ladies Sunday School Class.

Please visit www.tomlinsonfuneralhome.net to sign the online guestbook.

The family invites friends to make memorial contributions to Canoochee Baptist Church c/o Wade Johnson 318 S. Main St. Swainsboro, GA 30401 or Gideons if they so desire.

Tomlinson Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family of Mrs. Evelyn Sconyers Patrick of Swainsboro with funeral arrangements.