October 16, 1962 – May 23, 2018
Patti was called home to be with the Lord during the night Wednesday, May 23 while sleeping. She was of good health and claimed by what is believed to be an unexplained aneurism. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Glyndale Baptist Church.
Patti was born in Columbus, Georgia living in Phenix City, Alabama until age 5 and then moving to Hildreth, FL near the Ichetucknee River. She attended Branford High School and obtained degrees in Accounting from Santa Fe CC, Business from the University of Florida & Hospitality from the University of Michigan. In addition, Patti was a Personal Trainer and recognized by the Arthritis Foundation as a Physical Therapist. Serving as Fitness Director for a period in the 1990’s at the YWCA of Brunswick.
She was full of life, very self-driven and had a contagious & calming enthusiasm no matter the situation. She inspired everyone she came into contact with whether for business, social or in her personal life. Her love of others was evident, for within minutes of meeting someone she would let them know how important to her they were.
She held many Leadership positions throughout her 37-year career. A Retail Professional starting early in her career with Nabisco Foods with the last 20 years with Acosta Sales & Marketing where she currently held the position of National Senior Retail Business Strategy Manager. Her portfolio of Clients included Nestle, ConAgra, Proctor & Gamble, Kraft-Heinz, Pinnacle Foods and Ken’s just to name a few. She received the highest Award many of her Client’s gave to include; Nestle’s Emerald Award on multiple occasions.
Patti was very involved in her church - Glyndale Baptist of Brunswick. Always volunteering wherever she could be of service to others. She was active in her Sunday School Class and started the Ladies Bible Study Class on Monday nights initially for ladies that were working professionals which very quickly grew into much more. Whether Christian or not, everyone who knew her would agree her spiritual gift was to uplift others. She never wanted anyone to be focused on her in a room, though few could deny she was in full command.
Patti is preceded in death by her Father, Leslie Earl Peden of Texas and her Mother, Onice Lorraine Harrel Peden of Phenix City, Al.
She is survived by her loving husband, Ervin “Lee” Allen of Brunswick. Her 3 daughters, Cynara Williams, Samesa (Brian) Walden & Kathryn “Katie” Allen. Her 3 grandchildren, Eric Walden, Cassy Walden & Jimmy Walden of Brunswick. Her brother, Michael (Cheryl) Peden of Panama City Beach, FL and her sister-in-law, Melinda (Jeff) Barber of Brunswick.
“We were together… I forget the rest!”
One of her many favorite Bible verses she lived by was:
2 Corinthians 4: 18 – So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
In Lieu of flowers make donations to TWG Ministry- Glyndale Baptist Church in Patti’s Memory.
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.edomillerandsons.com
