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Patricia Burton Musgrove, of Marietta, Georgia passed away peacefully after a short struggle with COVID-19, on July 17, 2020. Born in Macon, Georgia in 1939, she was 81 years old.
A lifelong teacher, she began her career teaching elementary school in Immokalee, Florida. She taught primarily English subjects for more than 35 years at every level from elementary to college, with many years at Wheeler High School. Known for generously lending her time and talents in support of her students, she served as class sponsor and volunteer on numerous projects. Her former students demonstrated their great affection for her by visiting while home on breaks, much to her delight.
She was an avid gardener, and enjoyed arranging the flowers from her garden. She also loved to bake and share gifts from her kitchen. She enjoyed travelling, reading and most especially getting together with her many lifelong friends.
Patricia is predeceased by her son, Michael; parents, Harold and Louise Burton; and sister, Margie Dixon (Mike). She is survived by daughter, Cynthia; granddaughters, Caroline and Zoe; brother, Don (Campbell) and nieces and nephews.
The family extends special thanks to all who loved and cared for Patsy at Belmont Village Senior Living, Buckhead.
Plans for a celebration of her life will be shared at a later date.
The family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation, 3570 Buford Hwy#202, Duluth, GA 30096 (678) 584-0914 www.GeorgiaCremation.com
Mary S. Brown says
The joy of knowing Patsy during our years of growing up in Macon will always be a pleasant memory for me. Lunches together in Atlanta
with other Macon High school friends kept our friendship going through our later adult life. I am blessed to have had Patsy as a friend.
Mary Brown
Lolly Pertain Pasewark says
I was so fortunate to have Mrs Musgrove for an English teacher for 2 years while at Wheeler High school. She instilled in me a lifelong love of reading and writing.She was a kind and generous teacher with a knack for finding her students strengths and bringing out the best in us. I remember her fondly and with gratitude. I wish you peace and comfort while you celebrate your mother’s life and legacy, Lolly (Pertain) Pasewark
Judy Pearce says
I have fond memories of her when I was a media specialist at Wheeler back in the 70’s. She was a brilliant, caring person and an excellent teacher. Students who had her as a teacher most likely did well in college. Her daughter, Cindy, worked with me as a student aide and is a sweet, lovely person. So sorry I didn’t know she was ill. Sincere condolences to the family. Judy Alexander Pearce