Tabitha Nicole Patton, of Rockwood, passed away suddenly Friday, September 29, 2023. She was the eldest of three children. She loved spending time with her three daughters, family, and friends. She enjoyed music, dance, camping, swimming, and traveling. She was known as Nikki and was a delight to know. She was the life of the party. Her eyes and smile could light up the darkest of places. She will be forever loved and missed by so many.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents; fraternal grandfather: Ted Lambert; stepfather: Wesley Williams; and mother-in-law: Judy Patton.

She is survived by her husband: Noble Patton; daughter and son-in-law: Caitlin & Caleb Lawson; grandson: Wyatt Lawson; daughters: Bethany Paige Patton and Leah Mae Patton; stepson: Kile Patton; father-in-law: Gary Patton; father: Keith and Shelly Lambert; mother: Dana McElhaney; sister: Heather Lambert; nephew: Christian Dawnam; niece and namesake: Gracey Nicole Downam; brother: Christopher Lambert; grandparents: Ella Healine Clarence and Helen Powell; special aunts: Misty & Donnie Wright, Denise & Kent Ledbetter, Shane & Miranda Powell, Kevin & Mona Lambert, Lisa & Chris; and a host of great uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends.

Evans Mortuary in Rockwood will be officiating family & friends received at 11 a.m. Eastern Friday October 6, 2023. Service will be at noon Eastern. Burial will follow at Linary Cemetery in Crossville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help with the funeral expenses can be sent to Evans Mortuary.

Evans Mortuary in Rockwood is serving the family.