Patricia (Strickland) Brantley

Mrs. Patricia “Patsy” Brantley, age 87, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at her home under the care of Coastal Hospice, surrounded by her family.

She was born on September 19, 1938, in Hazlehurst to the late Johnny Strickland and Ruby Hickox Strickland. She was a lifelong resident of Jeff Davis County and a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church. Patsy loved cooking, gardening, putting up vegetables, and working puzzles. She was especially known for decorating beautiful cakes for birthdays and special occasions, a talent that brought joy to so many. A devoted homemaker, she was hardworking and took great pride in caring for her family and home. She was happiest when her family was all together, cooking and hosting gatherings filled with love and laughter. Her grandchildren fondly say she always “made mountains of food,” making sure no one ever left her table hungry.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Lott Warren “L.W.” Brantley, Jr.; and her son, Rodney Brantley.

Patsy is survived by her son, Larry Brantley (Pannee) of Hazlehurst; her daughters, Laura Newton (Dewey) of Statesboro, and Robyn Robertson (Todd) of Macon; her brothers, Roger Strickland (Jennie) of Bainbridge, and Sidney Strickland of Hazlehurst; her sister, Johnnie Zarzeka (Steve) of Atlanta; her grandchildren, Madison Rowland (Jack), Macy Brantley, Anna Walker (Brandon), Abby Andress (Wilson), Rachel Hofheinz (Josiah), Sara Robertson, Rusty Brantley (Chellsea), Houston Brantley, Collin Brantley, and Kalin Brantley; and several great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. in the chapel of Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home with Rev. Tyrone Hutchinson officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Burial will follow in the Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Josiah Hofheinz, Brandon Walker, Wilson Andress, Rusty Brantley, David Fernandez, Sean Strickland, Stacey Strickland, and Jack Rowland.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Jeff Davis County Veterans Association, P.O. Box 263, Hazlehurst, Georgia 31539.

Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home and the Brantley family are in charge of arrangements.

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