BILOXI — Graveside services for Patricia Ann Pevey, 73, who died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, in Gulfport, will be 12:30 p.m. Friday at Biloxi National Cemetery.

Burial will follow under the direction of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home in Biloxi.

Mrs. Pevey was a native of Natchez and had been a resident of St. Martin since 1966. She was a devoted wife for 51 years and a loving and compassionate mother beyond compare.

Mrs. Pevey enjoyed her time with her family and friends. She spent her spare time gardening and bird watching. She was devoted to her Lord Jesus Christ and spent countless hours studying God’s word.

Patricia will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilton Fordie Pevey.

Survivors include five children, Donald Pevey, Marlie Pevey, Fordie Pevey, Debora Collinsgru and husband, Charles, and Lisa Spicer and husband, Jimmy; two brothers, Buddy Rhodes and wife, Barbara, and Richard Rhodes and wife, BJ; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Online condolences may be sent to www.bradfordokeefe.com.