Patricia Ann Iley Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Iley – Patricia “Pat” “Aunt Tricky” Ann Iley, age 70, of Mayport, Florida passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Baptist Medical Center Beaches. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 8, 1952, to the late George Martin and Essie Nation Martin. Pat was raised in Tampa, Florida. After school, she met the love of her life, James “Jim” Iley, and they were happily married on May 29, 1969. Pat was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed being a Navy wife, traveling throughout the United States with Jim’s many stations, and most importantly raising her two sweet daughters. Pat also enjoyed tending to her home and yard. She had a green thumb, loved vegetable gardening, and was even awarded the Best Yard of the Year when they lived in Milton, FL. Pat had a special touch she added everywhere she went and when she relocated, she left it improved and bettered the life’s she touched. Towards the end of Jim’s career, they relocated to Mayport where they made a forever home. Pat had a servant’s heart which helped her with her employment at Famous Amos where she served as a Waitress for years. She was known for her smile, spirit, and personality as they were infectious and would bring laughter and smile to others. Pat enjoyed her time as a Banquet Server, assisting in catering events. She was employed at Sea Turtle from 2000-2008 and earned the Hospitality Hero of the Year award. Most of all, Pat was an adored mother who loved her family dearly. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, making memories with many nieces and nephews who adored her, and having fun each day she was given. Pat was an amazing woman who was loved by so many and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Martin and Essie Nation Martin; husband of 35 years, James “Jim” Iley; sisters, Jeannie Holland and Essie Mary Brown; brother, Stoney Martin; and her niece, Kathy Brown. Pat is survived by her daughters, Becky Hunt of Mayport, FL and Belinda Saunders of Jacksonville Beach, FL; brothers, Henry (Sandra) Martin and Sammy (Jean) Martin both of Tampa, FL; sister, Joane (James) Brown of Americus, GA; brother-in-law, Charles Brown; grandchildren, Travis (Amber) Hunt, Matthew Hunt, Christopher (Brittany) Saunders, and Melissa Saunders; granddaughter-in-love, Bryanna Jarman; great grandchildren, Layla Hunt, Ethan Hunt, William Henderson, Stephanie Hunt, Preston Fowler, and Jordan Saunders; along with numerous extended family members and friends. A Celebration of Pat’s Life will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at 2:00 pm at Ferreira Funeral Services at Beaches Memorial Park Parlor with Chaplain Jim Cox officiating. Interment will follow at Beaches Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday an hour prior to the service. The arrangements are under the care and direction of V. TODD FERREIRA FUNERAL SERVICES at Beaches Memorial Park, 1500 Main Street, Atlantic Beach, FL, 32233. 904-249-1166.

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Patricia Ann Iley

February 8, 1952 - June 22, 2022