Patricia “Sis” Ann BradleyRinggold

Patricia Ann Bradley, 65, of Ringgold, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. On this day, we have lost our mother, Nana, sister, aunt, daughter, and best friend. She now watches over us as our hearts heal. Tears flow down our faces, but just remember, Heaven is her resting place. Her wings stretch as far as the sky is blue, and her halo shines like diamonds. God stands at the gates with His arms wide open, and she says, 'Watch over those left behind and soothe their heartache.' My mother says, “Don’t cry for me because one day in Heaven, you will see my face and I’ll be saving you a seat next to me.”

Patty is preceded in death by her father, Bernard John “Heavy” Nowatny; her brother, Jerry Nowatny; and her brother-in-law, John Campbell.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Heather (Nathan) White of Ringgold, Georgia, and Joseph Roy (April) Nowatny of Niota, Tennessee; her mother, Dorthy Pilkington of Ringgold, Georgia; siblings, Linda (Steve) Steder of Decatur, Tennessee, Mary Talley, Michael (Janice) Nowatny, Joseph Roy Nowatny, Sr., and Tim Pilkington all of Ringgold, Georgia; her grandchildren, Austin (Sabrina) Bradley, Destiny Bradley, Jalynn Nowatny and Blaze Nowatny; and her great-grandchildren, Atlas Bradley, Eli Bradley, Marcel Fiore; several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

The family invites friends and loved ones to join us in remembering and honoring Patty on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on Friday, February 20, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026. Your prayers and support mean a lot to us during this challenging time, and we genuinely appreciate them.

An Online guest book can be found at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, is handling the funeral arrangements.