Patricia Annette Stearns, 71, of Salem, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Patricia was born April 8, 1948 in Columbus, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Ruth Snow McClung and Lester Homer McClung. She loved growing and canning her own vegetables, flower gardening, and loved her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, James Richard Stearns of Salem, Alabama; siblings, Jeanne Beam of Navarre, Florida, Jim McClung of Columbus, Georgia, Janet Allen of Locust Grove, Georgia, and Lamar McClung of Pine Mountain, Georgia; children, Jennifer Lee of Salem, Alabama and Raymond Hardy of Columbus, Georgia; beloved grandchildren, Matthew Rowen, Allie Rowen, Stephanie Ledbetter, and Eric Hardy; and one great-grandchild, Xander Ledbetter and a host of extended family and friends.

The family will hold a private service at a later date.

The Stearns family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation, 7500 Veterans Parkway, Suite A, Columbus, Georgia 31909, 706-577-0055. The family invites you to leave a condolence or share a fond memory of Mrs. Patricia Annette Stearns below.