Mrs. Patricia Coyle

July 17, 1942 - October 3, 2019

Patricia Coyle passed away peacefully on October 3, 2019 at South Baldwin Hospital in Foley, AL, embraced by her loving husband of 52 years, Jack Coyle, daughter Laura Coyle, son John Coyle, son-in-law Clayton Daspit and daughter-in-law Amy Forsee. This came after her brave perseverance through a long illness. Pat was born in Buffalo, NY, on July 17, 1942, to Charles and Bernice Wendling, who preceded her in death. She graduated from Daeman College, received a Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia, and was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The family moved to Roswell, GA, in 1974. Central to her life was her faith in Christ. Very involved with her church, St. Thomas Aquinas, Pat served as a lay minister and taught Catholic religious education. Her family therapy practice was a testament to her deep compassion and concern for others. She devoted herself to the happiness and achievements of her family, friends and community, which gave her endless joy in the face of her health challenges. Pat and Jack retired to Gulf Shores in 2001 to enjoy the peacefulness and beauty of Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Pat had many friends in their church community, and enjoyed many visits from John, Laura, Amy and Clayton. These week-long visits were filled with great conversation, fried seafood, beautiful sunsets looking over the water, and 1000-piece puzzle solving marathons. Pat is also survived by her brother Ronald Wendling and his wife Mary, of Philadelphia, PA, and her dear college friend Judi Hopkins, of Buffalo, who was like an aunt to John and Laura. A funeral Mass celebrating Pat’s life is scheduled for Friday, October 11, 2019, at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Gulf Shores, AL, followed immediately by a memorial luncheon in the Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to her church (olgal.org) or the Arthritis Foundation (arthritis.org).