Patricia T. "Pat" Croft

Patricia T. “Pat” Croft, 81, of Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026, after a brief illness. Pat was born on April 26, 1945, to the late Roland J. Baggett and Eloise Taylor. Beginning at the age of four, she was lovingly raised by her maternal grandparents, Rev. William and Eugenia Gray Taylor, who later changed her last name to Taylor. Their home and guidance shaped the foundation of her faith, character, and devotion to family.

In May of 1961, Pat met the love of her life, Colin Croft, and the two were married on July 9, 1963. Their life together was an enduring partnership of 62 years—rooted in love, faith, and unwavering commitment. Shortly after marrying, they moved to Abilene, Texas, where Colin was stationed with the United States Air Force. There, on January 19, 1965, they welcomed their first daughter, Cynthia (Cyndi) Denise.

Following Colin’s discharge, the family relocated to the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Pat worked as Secretary to the Personnel Manager at Sears, while Colin began his career with AT&T. Their family grew again on October 5, 1972, with the birth of their second daughter, Candice (Candi) Rebecca.

As Colin advanced in his career, the family lived in several states— Paintsville, Kentucky; Birmingham, Alabama; Randolph, New Jersey; and Charlotte, North Carolina—before Colin’s retirement in 1997. They then settled in Warner Robins, Georgia, where they built their final and most cherished home together.

Wherever life took them, Pat faithfully taught Kindergarten and First Grade Sunday School, touching countless young lives with her gentle spirit and patient heart. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a steadfast Christian whose faith guided every chapter of her life.

Pat was also an exceptionally talented seamstress. She poured her love into every stitch—creating Cyndi’s wedding gown, three prom dresses for Candi, and many other treasured garments for her daughters. Her creativity extended beyond sewing; she found joy in playing the piano, reading, drawing, painting, and cooking.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Rev. William and Eugenia Taylor; her father, Roland Baggett; her mother, Eloise Howell; her stepfather, I. J. Howell; two sisters, Maribeth and Annette; a brother, John Baggett; and several beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Pat is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Colin; her daughters Cyndi Henderson (fiancé, Paul Brackett) of Tallahassee, Florida, and Candi Margraves (husband, Kevin) of Matthews, North Carolina; her granddaughter Elizabeth Henderson of Climax, Georgia; her grandson Jacob Margraves of Matthews, North Carolina; and her great-grandson Ray Rentz of Climax, Georgia. She is also survived by her sister Terrie Baggett Benedict of Quincy, Florida; sisters-in-law Ann DeCicco Lane and Rose Croft of Miami, Florida; and numerous cherished cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Visitation will be at 12:30 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 1:30p.m. on Thursday, May 28, at McCullough Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 4:30 p.m. at Sparks Cemetery in Sparks, Georgia. Rev. Tim Millwood, Director of Missions for the Rehoboth Baptist Association will officiate.

Pat’s legacy is one of faith, family, creativity, and quiet strength. She will be deeply missed and forever loved.

McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with these arrangements.