Patricia Reilly

July 8, 2007

KINGSPORT - Patricia Lynn Reilly, 53, a lifelong resident of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, (July 8, 2007) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, following a lengthy illness.

Patricia was of the Baptist faith and attended Holy Mountain Baptist Church. She was a 1972 graduate of Lynn View High School. Two of the charities she contributed to were "Feed The Children" and the "Fraternal Order of Police." Prior to her illness, Ms. Reilly was a security guard for the Kingsport Times News.

She was a loving mother, grandmother and a true friend to so many people throughout her journey in life. She lived her life to the fullest and treasured the time with her children, grandchildren, family and friends. She will be missed dearly.

Preceding in death was her beloved grandmother, Esther Webb; her father, Eugene Reilly; a brother, Michael Reilly; two sisters, Susie Vermillion and Susan Webb.

Survivors include her three sons, Jason Gilliam and wife, Nikki, Matthew Matlock and wife, Victoria, and Logan Mayo; granddaughters, Elaina, Heaven, and Matthea; her mother Billie Nickens; five brothers, Jimmy, Kendall, David, Mark and Richard Nickens; two sisters, Vikki Nitchens and Sharon Webb; several aunts and uncles; close friends, Linda Harlan, Teresa Arnold, Becky Cole, Kim Kendell, Rick and Debra Hensley, Chuck Myers, Zelda Neeley, Ceb Bushong, and many more.

The celebration of life service for Patricia Lynn Reilly will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Holy Mountain Baptist Church, 3121 Ashley St. Kingsport with Pastor Jerry Musick officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations will be greatly appreciated to her sons in loving memory of Patricia Lynn Reilly along with the cherished memories friends and family have of her to share with her sons.

Serving the family of Patricia Lynn Reilly is Snyder's Funeral Home.