Patty Marlin Gannaway

Graveside Services for Mrs. Patty Lynn Marlin Gannaway, age 75 of Trussville, will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Forest Hill Cemetery with Rev. Gary White officiating

Mrs. Gannaway passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at her home. Born and raised in Alabama, she was a graduate of Erwin High School. She then attended the University of Montevallo where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Education. Mrs. Gannaway taught Home Economics for many years at Gardendale High school and was an amazing cook. She was a loving mother to Angie and Tom, beloved Meme to Aaron and Hardy, and friend to many that will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her children, Angie Garvich (Paul Frick) and Tom Garvich (Dana), her grandchildren, Aaron Garvich and Hardy Frick, her sister, Nancy Sargent, and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hardy and Fay Aston Marlin, and her husband, Russell Gannaway.

Active Pallbearers will be Paul Frick, Aaron Garvich, Bryan Shelton, Dewain Battles, Wayne Mealer and Josh Wood.

Hardy Frick will serve as an Honorary Pallbearer.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024 from 12:00 P.M. until 1:30 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Children’s Hospital of Birmingham in Mrs. Gannaway’s memory.