Patricia “Pat” Aileen (White) Attaway Patricia “Pat” Aileen (White) Attaway, 89, of Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Portsmouth, Ohio.
She was born February 4, 1936, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Benjamin Bruce and Aileen (McClure) White. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 39 years, Frank D. Attaway Sr.; her daughter, Margaret Jacqueline Langston; her brother, Ben “Buddy” White; and her sister, Connie (White) Magill.
Pat was the oldest of five children and loved her siblings dearly. She retired from Georgia Power, a career she spoke about often, and later made her home near the coast in Shellman Bluff, with her late husband, Frank Sr. Pat loved her family and found joy in every moment with them.
She spent many years traveling and aspired to see as much of the world as she could. She is credited with beginning the beloved family tradition of “Poorman’s Carrot Cake,” a recipe and memory deeply cherished. From her years as a Sunday School teacher in her youth to her faithful support of St. Jude in her later life, Pat’s quiet faith gave her strength on earth and assurance in the promise of Heaven; her giving to St. Jude was especially meaningful, shaped by the grief of losing a child.
She is survived by her daughters, Vicki (Billy) Durden of Shellman Bluff, Georgia, and Cathy (Paul) Gibson of Portsmouth, Ohio; and her stepson, Frank “Dan” (Leslie) Attaway Jr. of Columbus, Georgia. She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Michael (Carla) Camp, Jeremiah (Jessica) Marchant, Joseph (Marilyn) Camp, Karla (Tim) Curington, Allen (Kari) Gibson, Daniel (Karissa) Gibson, and Keri (Reese) Bentley. Pat leaves behind 18 great-grandchildren who brought her endless joy, as well as her brother Steve White and her “Baby Brother” Doug White, along with many other family and friends whom she dearly loved.
A private memorial will be held in Portsmouth, Ohio, with a celebration of life in Georgia at a later date.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to SOMC Hospice for their compassionate care and to the many friends who have reached out in love and support.
Please visit www.fcdaehlermortuary.com to leave a special memory of Pat or condolences for her family.
