Patti Wells

July 18, 1933 - February 21, 2022

Patti Blankenship Wells, age 88, of Elizabethton, Tennessee graduated to Heaven on Monday, February 21, 2022 peacefully with family by her side. She was born July 18, 1933, in Elkins, West Virginia to the late Chester Arthur and Inez Mae Perry Blankenship. She was raised in Pineville, West Virginia and lived various places as her husband was in the Air Force, settling in Elizabethton, Tennessee in 1960. She is now with her husband of 46 years, Dr. Charles Jack Wells, who preceded her in death on May 30, 2000. She was also preceded in death by her great-grandson Malachi Markland, and her sisters Carolyn Norman and Barbara Anderson. Those left to cherish her memory are her sister, Sue Adams (husband Don) of Charleston, West Virginia; son, Cole Wells (wife LuAnne) of Greeneville; three daughters, Susan McCall (husband Ron) of Elizabethton, Amy Shelton (husband J.D.) of Johnson City, and Emily Hargis (husband Dave), of Elizabethton. She was very proud of her ten grandchildren, Ashley Ferlauto, Candace Markland, Alex Wheeler (wife Crystal), Britney Hitchcock (husband Jake), Patrick Wells, Brown Shelton (wife Hunter), Martha Wells Gan (husband Raymond), Bobbi Shelton Klomp (husband Sibe), Katherine Hargis, and Nathan Hargis. Surviving great-grandchildren are Riley and Abraham Hitchcock, Lilly and Noah Wheeler, and Linus Shelton. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Patti was a graduate of Pineville High School and majored in French and English at Concord College and University of West Virginia. She had a passion for books, and enjoyed reading to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed bird watching, and could name every bird that came to her feeder. She will be remembered for the love of her family, God and taking time to pray with strangers at the grocery store. A private family service will be held for Patti, following her cremation at a later date. Online condolences may be shared with the family and viewed on our website at www.hathawaypercy.com. Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services are honored to assist the Wells Family. Office: 423-543-5544