Mary Patricia "Pat" Flanagan

September 12, 1933 - February 3, 2018

Mary Patricia “Pat” Bealor Flanagan, age 84, of Abingdon, VA passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at her home. She was born in Philadelphia, PA and attended West Philadelphia Catholic High School for Girls. She had a devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church and volunteered for Bristol Faith in Action. She worked for the USDA Forestry. Mary Pat’s passion was family and her beloved cats, Binky, Baby and Joe. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Agnes Carr Bealor; sisters, Tootsie, Agnes and Emma; brothers, Harry, Sammy and Freddie Bealor. Survivors include her husband, John Flanagan, Jr.; daughter, Mary Heath and husband, Don; son, James Baker and wife, Cindy, all of Abingdon, VA; step-children, John Flanagan, III and Christine McKinney; five grandchildren, Jennifer, Andrew, Jake, Mason and Taylor and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Billie and Jeff of 2W of Bristol Regional Medical Center; Robin and Paula of Wellmont Hospice; Dr. J. Michael Spear for their compassion, understanding and help they gave to Mary Pat and to Cindy for her invaluable help during these difficult times with the help of the Holy Spirit. The mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 2 P.M., Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at St. Anne Catholic Church with Father Nicholas Mammi. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M., Tuesday prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Bristol Faith in Action, 1534 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201 Condolences and memories may be left for the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home (423) 989-4800 is serving the Flanagan family.