Patsy (Patty) Ann Rock Fleenor

September 26, 1952 - May 8, 2021

Patsy (Patty) Ann Rock Fleenor, age 68, of Bristol, VA went to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center surrounded by her family and friends. Patty was born on September 26, 1952 in Bristol, VA and reared by her late parents, Richard Jimmy and Mary Gladys Rock. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Linda and Jimmy Rock. A lifelong resident of Bristol, she graduated from John S. Battle High School and Bristol College. Patty was a member of Fellowship Chapel and worked for Lowe’s in office management for over 30 years. Survivors include her cousins, Peggy Dye, Terry Parks, Karen Dye, Greta McClean, Donna Johnson, Rita Clatworthy, David Clarke, and Jerry Leonard; nephew, Dr. Aaron Aday; niece, Dr. Ariel Aday and many other cousins from the extended Rock and Leonard families. Also surviving are her special friends, Patsy Pippin, Pat Blaylock, Winona Fleenor, Theresa Worley, Knox Fleenor and Buddy Reece. Patty will be remembered most fondly for her generosity to friends and family, and her joy in hosting and attending family gatherings and holiday celebrations. She had a penchant for remembering and acknowledging birthdays and other significant family dates. Cruise travel was part of her usual vacation plans and she enjoyed traveling to beaches and the tropics. Flower and vegetable gardening was a family tradition, and most will remember her love and skill for growing flowers and enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables. Particularly noteworthy was Patty’s love of cats. Over the years, she adopted many stray and homeless cats and cherished them with a loving home and meticulous care. She had a knack for assigning unique names to illustrate their personalities. They were given the kindness, love and attention that she showed to family and friends. The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Price officiating. The interment will follow in Fleenors Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. -2:00 P.M., Wednesday prior to the service. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to Fleenors Memorial Cemetery, c/o Arthur McCroskey, 16116 Jasper Creek Rd., Bristol, VA 24202 or Fellowship Chapel Church, 201 Crocket St., Bristol, VA 24201. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, (423) 989-4800 is serving the Fleenor family.