Patricia Ann Rooks

The oldest of eight children, Patricia Ann "Pat" Hannah was born in Coweta County, Georgia on May 8, 1943. She was preceded in death by her husband; James Donald Rooks, parents; Alton and Agnes Christine Hannah her brothers; Ronnie, Jerry, Jamie, Leroy 'Bud' and sister Gladys Hannah Faver; and brother-in-law Leonard "L.B." Rooks Pat is survived by her children; Allen (Betty Ann) Rooks, Wayne (Donna) Rooks, grandchildren; Chris, Michael, Hunter (Katie) and River Rooks, D'Anna Gray and Daniel Gray. Her great-grandchildren; Skiilee, Brayden and Rohen. Her siblings; Jimmy (Anita) Hannah and Darrell (Greta) Hannah, brother-in-law; David Faver, sister-in-law; Patsy Moran and many nieces and nephews. On her High School graduation night, she met James Rooks, the love of her life. They were inseparable from that day forward. They married January 27, 1962. The following year their first son Allen was born followed by their second son Wayne a few years later. Upon graduation from High School Pat became a secretary for Pike Transfer in Newnan, GA Pat fully enjoyed spending vacations with her family members. Her family meant everything to her. She spent all her life keeping her family close and teaching them meaning of family. Pat was also an excellent cook and was especially known for her biscuits. She and James would always show up with a basket of food when friends and loved ones needed support. When her husband James started Rooks Overhead Garage Doors, Pat became his Office Manager. She had always grown and loved flowers in her spare time, so James built her a greenhouse in their backyard on Highway 29 in Moreland, and she began selling plants and flowers to travelers waiting in backed up traffic. This soon became her first florist and after much success she moved her Florist Shop to Newnan and ended up with Rooks' Florist on the Square in downtown Newnan where she was well known for her Big Red Roses. After Retirement Pat and James traveled frequently with friends and family. Condolences may be expressed online at www.mckoon.com. The funeral is 2:00pm Thursday, October 6, 2022, in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home with Pastor Tony Grant officiating. Interment will follow at Southview Cemetery in Moreland. The family will greet friends Thursday beginning at 12:30pm at McKoon Funeral Home. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253- 4580

Patricia Ann Rooks

May 8, 1943 - October 3, 2022