My late husband and I were blessed to know Pat as a neighbor and friend , in Germantown Station many many years ago . Approximately 2 decades passed and we lost touch as we had moved . We reunited thru GUMC when Pat became the Elder Care Coordinator. We also knew Colleen , her wonderful daughter through Chocolate Soup. Pat was a loving , gracious, kind , encouraging , beautiful person . We were so elated to reconnect . Pat was brilliant and wonderful to minister to my late husband and I during his long illness and passing . The love of God and of her family was her very core . We loved talking about Colleen and Oliver , and sharing as two grandmothers will! Even in the darkest of times , we rejoiced as we shared the dear and precious stories of children and grandchildren. Pat was and always will remain a great blessing and gift to all those who were blessed to know her . I am sending my deepest sympathy , love , and prayers to Doug, Colleen , Kristen , and all her family .