Patricia Ruth (Alley) Fatty, lovingly known as “Patty” or “Gram,” was born on February 6, 1963, in Jonesport, Maine, the youngest daughter of Clifford R. Alley Jr. and Ethelyn Alley. Patty passed away on April 9, 2026, after a year‑long battle with pancreatic cancer. Throughout her journey, she never lost her love for life or her positive spirit.  Patty spent most of her life in DownEast Maine and was deeply proud of where she came from. Later in life, she followed her only daughter, Abby, to Iowa, where she found great joy in being closely involved in the lives of her grandchildren.

Patty never met a stranger and had a remarkable gift for making lifelong friends wherever she went. She formed many meaningful friendships during her years working at Hy‑Vee and McDonald’s. Known as the life of the party, Patty believed in seeing the good in every moment and brought laughter and light to those around her.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Ethelyn Alley.  Patty is survived by her daughter, AbbyLynn Andrews; her son‑in‑law, Matthew Andrews; and her three beloved grandchildren, Blake Allen James, Madison Lynn, and Brysen Ray Andrews. She is also survived by her brothers, Maurice (Emily) Alley, Ronnie (Wanda) Alley, and Raymond (Benita) Alley; her sister, Sherry (Everett) Scott; and many cherished nieces, nephews, and special friends who were fortunate to know her. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Maysville Community Center on Friday, April 24th from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Chambers Funeral Home of Eldridge, Iowa is assisting with arrangements. The family requests that monetary donations be made to the Ohl Strong Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer or the Humane Society of Scott County in Davenport, Iowa.  A special thank you from the family to the many healthcare professionals they encountered during this time, including MercyOne Genesis Davenport Cancer Center, University of Iowa Health Care, and Harmony at Utica Ridge. The family will travel to Maine this summer to lay Patty to rest.

Condolences may be expressed to the family by viewing her obituary at www.McGinnis-Chambers.com.