Patsy Darlene Aldred
November 18, 1947 – Novemrber 2, 2023
Patsy was born in Fries, Va in 1947 to Walter and Dorothy Eller. The third of four children her childhood was lively and loving. She attended Fries School where she was a good student, cheerleader and basketball player. After graduation Patsy met her husband, Paul Aldred, from the neighboring town of Galax. They were married in 1970 after Paul’s return from the Vietnam war. In 1976 they welcomed their first child. The small family then relocated to the Richmond, Va area in 1980 where they grew their family with the arrival of two more daughters. Patsy was a wonderful stay at home mom for many years before returning to school. She received her associate’s degree in Business Management from J. Sargent Reynolds Community College and then accepted a position at the United States Postal Service, where she would work for the next twenty years.
Patsy loved to travel, read, garden, swim, cook, and shop. She could always be found planning her next trip, working in her flower garden, cooking delicious meals, shopping at one of her favorite stores or engrossed in a good book. But what she loved the absolute most was her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She always put her family first and we will deeply miss her sweet and fierce love.
Patsy is survived by her husband of 53 years, Paul Aldred; daughters Amber Aldred (Matthew Turner), Brandy Aldred and Crystal Aldred; sister, Faye Snow; grandchildren Jordan Aldred, Justice Parks, Jada Parks, Veda Turner and Van Turner; sister-in-law Lenore Eller; nieces, Tammy Tysinger and Sheila Haga. She was preceded in death by her parents Walt and Dot Eller; brother, Pat Eller; and sister, Shirley Hill.
A celebration of life service will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Satruday, November, 18 at Glen Allen Baptist Church. We’ll start the celebration with some words, memories and a slide show then move on to food and music. Feel free to wear bright colors as that is what Mom loved best! A future service will be held in Fries, Va (date to be determined).
Paul Allen and His Girls: We love you all and we are so sorry for your loss. I only have kind memories of Darlene because that is what she showed to us, kindness and that beautiful smile.
Darlene and I were friends and classmates for 12 years. I’m so glad I was able to see her again at two of our class reunions. A wonderful person and friend.
So sorry to hear about Darlene. We were cousins and grew up together in Fries. I have so many wonderful memories of our childhood, as well as adults. I will miss her but I have so many great memories of Darlene to remember. Love and prayers to the family during this sad time.
Darlene and I were classmates at Fries High School . She will certainly will be missed . God bless all the family !
My Co-worker / Forever Postal Sister, I’m sorry we weren’t able to spend more time together in our Retirement. Thanks for our Memories.
Patsy
Boule
DJ us 3 forever
Darlene and I were cousins and grew up together on the same street. We were very close and spent a lot of time together. When she would return to Fries after she moved away, she always wanted to get together with everyone she could. She loved her family and friends and always enjoyed being with them. She will be missed a lot. Love and prayers to Paul and all the family.
Sorry to hear of Patsy’s passing..we met at the USPS..she was a vibrant person..always ready to help even when she feeling her best..she will be missed..condolences to the family..hold on to the memories, they will ease your hurt..