The life of our beloved Patricia "Pat" Hodges began on December 9, 1955, in Camilla, Georgia to the late Ebb Hodges, Sr., and Ethel Lee Marcus Hodges. She departed this life peacefully on June 14, 2022.

Pat gave her life to Christ at an early age while attending New Salem Baptist Church in Baconton, GA. Pat attended Mitchell County School System from kindergarten to 12 ^th grade. At the age of 12, Pat became a caretaker for her cousin and remained as caretaker until she graduated from Mitchell County High School. She attended Albany State University, and thereafter decided to enlist in the United States Army. She served in the Army for 12 years (1975-1987) and received numerous awards to include:

• Meritorious Service Medal (1 ^st Oak Leaf Cluster)
• Army Commendation Medal (3 ^rd Oak Leaf Cluster)
• Army Good Conduct Medal (4 ^th Oak Leaf Cluster); Army Service Ribbon
• Expert Rifle Badge
• Primary Leadership Development Course Badge (Honor Graduate)

After being honorably discharged from the Army, Pat relocated to Lorton, VA where she became a devoted member of Christian Hope Center Church under the leadership of Pastors Robert & Shirley Burton. She remained a faithful member by serving on the usher board, hospitality, finance ministry, children's church ministry, Advance Party Adult and Women's choir. Pat later became a member of Victory Christian Ministries International under the leadership of Apostles Tony & Cynthia Brazelton. She remained a faithful member by serving on the finance, hospitality, usher/greeter, and Deacon ministries. She was a woman of unwavering faith, a strong believer in the power of prayer, always spoke the truth in love, and worshipped God with all her being.

Pat was employed by The Washington Post in Washington D.C. for 17 years as a Senior Advertising Representative. She later retired from the Washington Post in 2008. After retirement, Pat decided to reenter the workforce and landed a government contracting job with Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) until her contract ended in 2012. After her contact ended, Pat began searching the workforce again and landed a job with Walmart. She would later resign and decided to return to Albany, GA to reside with her sister and brother-in law, Deborah and Robert. Upon returning to Albany, Pat went back in the workforce by providing in-home care to families in need. She remained in this field until December 2021.

In January 2022, Pat was diagnosed with a serious illness but remained faithful and was determined to live a long life. In June 2022, Pat's health began to decline where she succumbed to her illness.

In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by sisters Donna Lynn Hodges, Eola Wimberly and brothers Willie Hodges and Ebb Hodges, Jr.

She leaves behind cherished memories of her two sons, Octavious Hodges of Triangle, VA, and Julius Hodges of Woodbridge, VA; one daughter, Christian Raynor (Theran) of Landover, MD; two granddaughters, Mekhia Phillips and Jada Hodges; six sisters, Constance Kegler (Sam) of Putney, GA, Georgia Hodges Bouie (Mike) of Woodbridge, VA, Sandra Hodges of Albany, GA, Betty Garner (RC) of Stafford, VA, Deborah Laster (Robert) of Albany, GA, Sheila Hodges of Hampton, VA, and Sabrina Hodges Moore (Tony) of Fredericksburg, VA; one brother, Leonard Hodges (Rhonda) of North Augusta, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends whom she loved dearly.

A viewing will be held at Victory Christian Ministries, 14015 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge, VA, 22193, on Friday, June 24, 2022, at 10:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. The interment will be held at Quantico National Cemetery on Monday, June 27, 2022, at 10:00 AM.