Patricia Anne Leard

Patricia Anne Leard, 76 of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

Born on September 14, 1948, in Houston, TX, she was a daughter of the late Virginia Wilkins Reade and Ray Reade.

Patricia was a selfless mother and faithful wife. She proudly served 35 years in the Air Force Civil Service. No matter where the Air Force stationed the Leards during John's 26 years of military service, Patricia ensured the family thrived both physically and spiritually. Patricia will be remembered for the unending pride she shared of her family, and her passion and commitment to her church community.

Patricia is preceded in death by her father, Ray Reade; mother, Virginia Reade and foster father, Roland Pettit.

Patricia is survived by her husband, SMSgt (Ret) John Leard; sons, MSgt (Ret) Chris Leard and Brig Gen Matthew Leard; grandchildren: Lindsey Leard, Jett Leard, Jacob Leard, Rihya Tate and Cash Leard; and foster mother, Mary Venable.

The service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Grace on the Ashley, 2014 Bees Ferry Rd in Charleston, South Carolina. The Inurnment will be held privately at Beaufort National Cemetery Beaufort, South Carolina.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made online to The American Cancer Society at https://tinyurl.com/Pat-Leard or scanning the QR Code

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com/.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation, 2501 Bees Ferry Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, (843) 722-8371.