Patricia Gayle Gandy Permenter , 73, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2014, at her residence.  She was born May 28, 1940 in Many, Louisiana to John Windol Gandy and Ruby Lee Davenport Gandy.  She was a member of Jackson Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 7, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Buck Eugene Furlow and Bro. David Long officiating.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be David Haddox, Anthony V. Gugliuzza, Cory Haddox, Richard Pinkston, Anthony J. Gugliuzza and Clay Gandy.  Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Griffin, Hugh Daw, Larry Kay, Buren Lowe, Bill Irish and Grady Haddox.

She is survived by
Husband: Dennis G. "Gus" Permenter of Joaquin

Son: Dennis L. Permenter of Joaquin

Granddaughter: Mallory Permenter of Joaquin

Grandson: Richard Pinkston and wife, Elizabeth of Center

Numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and other relatives

Preceded in death by
Daughter: Johnnie Gayle Permenter
Father: John Windol Gandy
Mother: Ruby Lee Davenport Gandy
Sisters: Lucille Gugliuzza, Wanza Nell O'Brien
Brother: Jerome Gandy

Memorial donations can be made to Hospice of the Pines, 1504 West Frank Avenue, Lufkin, Texas 75904.