Patricia Lynn Samuels

Patricia Samuels, 76, of Englewood, Florida, passed peacefully at Tidewell Hospice on Friday, August 20, 2021 after a brief illness.

She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in October 1944 to the late Kermeth and Rosalynn Avery. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Steve, of Englewood, their son Scott and daughter- in-law Kim of Arvada, CO, her sister Sue and her husband of Indianapolis, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was a graduate of Ball State University with a Bachelor’s degree, and from Northern Kentucky University with a Master’s degree, both in Secondary Business Education. She taught in Cincinnati Public Schools for over 30 years, starting as a Business teacher, and ended her career as the Director of the Academy of Finance for CPS. Retiring to Florida in 2000 she became a licensed Realtor, working for Manasota Key Realty.

Pat enjoyed traveling, being on the water, golf, skiing, their RV, forging friendships through her real estate work, and spending time with her family, friends and neighbors. Her travels have taken her to every state, by car or RV, (except Hawaii), to several of the Caribbean islands, and to a many European countries. She lived in Heidelberg, Germany with her husband while he was stationed there with the Army.

Because of the current Covid outbreaks, we will postpone any celebration service.