Patricia Mae Wills McGrady, 64, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 27, 2010, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Ms. McGrady was born June 14, 1946 in Beckley, W.Va. and was the daughter of the late Lester and Learah Smith Wills. She was employed with Pinecrest Hospital in food service. Ms. McGrady was preceded in death by one sister, Mildred Lucado and two brothers, Bill Wills and Basil Wills. She is survived by three daughters, Patti Clendenin of Mooresville, N.C., Diana Jourdan of Arnette, W.Va., and Susie Sheppard of Statesville; one son, David Jennings of Callahan, FL. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A gathering of friends is scheduled for Friday, December 31, 2010, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Nicholson Funeral Home Chapel. Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family of Patricia Mae Wills McGrady. Online condolences may be made at
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