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FAIRFAX - Patricia Diane Bradley Ayer, 81, passed away on October 16th, 2026. She was born in Savannah, GA on June 21st, 1945 to the late Jake and Ilagene Phillips Bradley.
She was a very active member of Bethel Baptist Church, and a retired Production Operator at Savannah River Site. She loved fishing and cooking for her friends and family, and especially loved her cats.
She is survived by her daughters Peggy Sanders of Graniteville, S.C., and Cindy Ferneyhough of Olar, S.C.; step-daughters, Sheila (Doug) Mathis of Columbia, S.C., and Lisa (Billy) Mundy of Williston, S.C.; brother, Wayne Bradley; sisters, Linda Edwards, Joyce Kennedy, and Marie Terrell; grandchildren Crystal (Bryant) Martie, Jason (Brandy) Fail, Chris (Jennifer) Ferneyhough Jr., Taylor Cable, Kayla Mathis, Kaitlyn (Keith) Augustine, and Kelsey (Joel) Cheek; 16 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Reeve Ayer; brothers, Mickey Bradley and Vernon Bradley; as well as her son-in-law, Timothy Sanders.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026 at 1 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, with funeral services following in the church at 2 p.m. Rev. Doug Mathis and Rev. Travis Morehead will be officiating. Graveside will follow in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church (6486 Confederate Hwy., Fairfax, S.C. 29827).
Mole Funeral Home is assisting the family. Please visit the online registry at www.molefh.com.
