Former Lawrence County General Sessions Judge Patty McGuire Dies at 81.

The Honorable Patricia Sue Bryant “Patty” McGuire, who made history as the county’s first female attorney and later its first female General Sessions Judge, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the age of 81.

After beginning her legal career in private practice, she became the first female Lawrence County Attorney in 1974, serving in that position for 12 years. In 1986, she joined the District Attorney General’s Office for Tennessee’s 22nd Judicial District, where she served for the next 18 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her son, Curt McGuire Jr., and his longtime fiancée, Kristine Kenworthy; grandchildren Rob (Haley) McGuire and Analise McGuire; brothers Bill Bryant and Jack Bryant; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Funeral arrangements have been announced through Neal Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 23, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Neal Funeral Home, located at 231 North Military Avenue.

Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m., with Jacob Evans officiating. Burial will take place at Rochell Cemetery in Westpoint.

Pallbearers will include Calvin Bryant, Chris Bryant, Tanner Bryant, Tucker Bryant, and Rob McGuire. Honorary pallbearers will be Huck McGuire, Jack Bryant, and Bill Bryant.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Kid’s Place Child Advocacy Center.

Online condolences may be submitted through Neal Funeral Home.