Obituary of Patricia Ann O'Brien Horvath

     Patricia Ann O'Brien Horvath, beloved wife of John EJ Horvath, ascended to heaven on Friday, February 23rd, 2024, in Aiken, SC at the age of 95.
     Born in Peoria, IL on March 6th, 1928, Patricia was the daughter of the late Herbert and Inez O'Brien. Throughout her life, Patricia worked as a Registered Nurse "RN" and Physicians Assistant "PA", providing care and comfort to those in need. She will be remembered for her kindness, compassion, and unwavering dedication to her family and friends.
     Patricia was a devoted mother to her two daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer Jan (Herb) Sparks of Edmonton, KY and Patricia Lynn (Randy) Edwards of Scottsburg, IN. She was a cherished grandmother to James (Janine) Sparks, Seth (Jessica) Sparks, Richey Barton, Jennifer (Mark) Rahe, Kristin (Brock) Beeson, Alex Edwards, and Zachery (Abby) Edwards, and a loving great-grandmother to Jonas Sparks, Julius Herbert Sparks, Cameron Sparks, Garrison Barton, Sydney Barton, Addison Barton, Xavier Rahe, Ella Rahe, Beckett Beeson, Boston Beeson, Brixleigh Edwards, and Hazel Edwards. She was a loving step-mother to Lisa (Richard) Puckett and step-grandmother to George Puckett and Richie Puckett. 
     Funeral services will be held at Grace Church of Aiken, 144 Talatha Church Road, Aiken, SC, 29803 on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024, at 11:00am, with Rev. Steve Taylor, Rev. Shannon Hollinger, and Rev. Don Soule officiating. Visitation will be held following the service in the fellowship hall. Mrs. Horvath will lie in repose in the sanctuary beginning at 10:00am on Wednesday morning. You may view the livestream of the service on Wednesday by visiting the official George Funeral Home & Cremation Center Facebook page www.facebook.com/GFHCC/ on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.

Interment will be at 12:00 p.m., March 6, 2024, at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia, SC. 
     In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Grace Church of Aiken, 144 Talatha Church Road, Aiken, SC 29803 or to the Facial Pain Association, 7778 McGinnis Ferry Road #256, Suzanne, GA, 30024.
     The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave. SW, Aiken, SC (803) 649-6234 has charge of arrangements. 
     Online expressions of sympathy for the family may be left by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com.