Patricia Ann Moody

Patricia Ann Moody, age 86 of Hastings, passed away at her home, December 4, 2018.

Patricia was born on January 21, 1932 in East Leroy, Michigan, the daughter of Ronald C. and Bertha (Russell) McCarty.  She graduated from Delton High School in 1950.  Pat attended Kellogg Community College and received her LPN degree in 1970.  She married Clifford Moody on September 30, 1951 and they enjoyed 48 years of marriage until his passing in July 1999.

Pat worked for the Battle Creek Community Hospital for 24 years, when she retired.  She then worked as a cook at Pleasantview School.  Pat was a volunteer for Barry Community Hospice for 4 years.  She enjoyed sewing, embroidery, baking, and flower gardening.   Pat was a member of the Welcome Corners Church and spent many volunteer hours working at the church.  She was also a 4-H leader for many years.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald and Bertha McCarty, husband, Clifford Moody, daughter, Judy Metzger and four sisters.  She is survived by her children, Thomas (Vonda) Moody of Dowling, Bonny (Doug) Thurston of Hastings, Eric (Teri) Moody of Harbor Springs, fourteen grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Welcome Corners Church.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 10, 2018 from 5 - 7 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Welcome Corners Church, 3185 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, MI  49058.  A luncheon will follow the funeral service at the church.  Pastor Mickey Cousino will officiate the service.  Interment will take place at Union Cemetery in Maple Grove Township.