Patricia Rader Gaines, age 71, of Lenoir passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at her residence. She was born March 8, 1954 in Caldwell County to Helen Perkins Rader and the late Archie Rader. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by one brother, Ronnie Rader.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband, Albert W. Gaines; mother, Helen Perkins Rader; one daughter, Angela Taylor Vannoy; one brother, Scott Rader; and numerous beloved in-laws and extended family.

No services are planned at this time.

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Greer-McElveen Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the Gaines family.