In this time of great sorrow, loss and pain, we frequently find ourselves asking why such a wonderful and boundlessly loved woman, friend, wife and mother could be taken from us. It is simple … today, God walked among His gardens of this world and picked a most beautiful flower. May your soul blossom, flourish and grow in awe in the Kingdom of Heaven as your beauty did in the hearts of the ones who had the privilege to know and love you. Goodbye for now. We love you and will see you again in the gardens of Heaven.

Patricia Alline Wilson, 68, of Suffolk, Va., passed away at home with her family at her bedside Nov. 29, 2011. She is the daughter of the late James Jethro Bridger and Annie Beatrice Hobbs Bridger. Patricia retired with over 30 years as a medical laboratory technician at Louise Obici Hospital. Patricia was a member of Cypress Chapel Christian Church. She loved gardening and traveling.

Patricia is survived by her husband of 11 years, Henry Grant Wilson Jr., who has worked for Mike Duman Auto Sales for more than 15 years; daughters and sons-in-law, Deena Byrd Cordero and Tony Cordero, Karen Patricia Ward and Ryan Ward; son and daughter-in-law, Samuel Jay Byrd and Rose Marie Byrd; stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Amanda and Jeff Thornley; stepson, Jerry Wilson; grandchildren, Danielle Cordero Ashcraft and husband Brandon, Abagail Elizabeth Wilde Timmons and husband Jeffrey, Korrine Alline Johnson and husband Michael, Haili Jean Byrd, Katrina Breann Ward, Jasmine Raine Ward; stepgrandchildren, Gregory David Blake Williams, Sarah Dorothea Nichols and husband Devon; stepgreat-grandchildren, Krista, Carson, Lacie and Lillie.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at 2 p.m. at Cypress Chapel Christian Church, 1891 Cypress Chapel Road, Suffolk, VA 23434, with the Rev. Chris Surber, the Rev. Cameron Currin and the Rev. Dr. Willis Dowling officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, VA 23434, and other times at the residence. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.