Patty Lynn Fletcher

Patty Lynn Fletcher, age 68, of Bealeton, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 peacefully in her sleep in her own home shortly after making sure her daughter made it home safe from a wonderful day spent together. She was survived by a Loving Daugher Stacey Griffin, Only Adored Grandson Skyler Griffin, and Wonderful Son in law Chris Griffin.

She had many Loving pets over the years and Last beloved pets alive are two female cats Stormie and Gracie.

      Patty Lynn Fletcher was blessed with an abundance of leadership qualities. It would be accurate to say that this woman was an outstanding luminary and that her natural abilities served her well. She knew with certainty how she wanted to set priorities in all aspects of her life. She struck those who knew her as the kind of person who awoke in the morning with a clear sense of exactly what she expected from her day and how to set about accomplishing those goals. Patty was a woman who definitely liked order and was most comfortable with an organized and structured lifestyle. When this climate was absent, Patty would set about immediately to create it.

       Her parents were Bernice Wilson and James Katcham Sr. Patty was raised in Fairfax Station VA. Patty was brought up to be reasonable in her actions and was taught to use her intellect wisely. She was an honest and straightforward child, traits that reinforced her self-confidence. Even at a young age, Patty was credited with having a positive influence on those around her.

      The positive atmosphere that Patty generated spread to her family. Patty was raised with one sibling. She had one brother , Jim Katcham Jr. Patty served as a catalyst within the family. She often found herself in the role of providing fair solutions to those sibling disputes. In every family activity, Patty was able to demonstrate her uncommon logic and skill at building compromise.

      Patty's enthusiasm for learning and the personal energy that enthusiasm generated led to her exhibiting leadership qualities early on in her childhood. She liked to see things executed properly and showed a skill for taking control of situations that were drifting out of control. At the same time, she was willing to experiment with different approaches as she worked a plan towards a solution. As a young girl, she took part in not many activities. In her spare time she liked coloring books, crafts, poems , writing, feeding birds.

      When it came to academics and school, Patty's organizational skills reaped dividends. Patty was able to create a system for getting her class work done in a proper and timely manner. With a strong ability to analyze her schoolwork and assignments, she could apply a practical, common sense approach completing her studies. She showed a natural curiosity in the manner in which she tackled new types of problems and would regularly challenge her own reasoning ability in finding solutions. She enjoyed some courses more than others and developed favorite classes and teachers.

      In a group of friends and acquaintances, Patty was typically the first person to take the initiative to go up and greet someone new. That quality made her very approachable by others throughout her life. This same quality brought Patty the reward of many friends. Maintaining loyalty to those friends was a trait that came naturally to Patty. She believed that she should treat others in a fair manner, in the same way she wanted to be treated. Patty also showed a great deal of appreciation for the accomplishments of her friends. While growing up, some of her best friends were Connie, Linda and Penny and Cassie from ASC. Later in life, she became friends with Donna a Manassas (neighbor).

      As Patty knew in other aspects of her life, she had a clear vision of what she sought in a relationship and worked hard to achieve it. Patty's secret to success was that she always kept the lines of communication open in the marriage and applied the important skill of being a good listener.

      Family and children were important to Patty, and always show it. Patty was blessed with one child, one daughter Stacey Griffin. They were also blessed with one grandchild, Skyler Griffin. Patty was able to keep order in the family by using the same efficient and straightforward methods with the family as she did at work. Patty rarely made a scene when it came to discipline. Instead, she was subtle and patient in her dealings when teaching the children right from wrong.

      At work Patty was viewed as a natural leader. She could marshal all of the available resources, including personnel and materials, in order to meet virtually any objective. She was great at developing strategies and made maximum progress with little wasted effort. Patty was also adept at uncovering new and more efficient ways of getting things done. She was able to establish and meet objectives and schedules through long range planning and was always able to keep the big picture clearly in sight. Although Patty might have been described by some as an overachiever, she was without question a dedicated and diligent employee. Her primary occupation was in accounts payable. She was employed for the same company most of her life.

      Not only did Patty find pleasure in pursuing her various hobbies, she also enjoyed the discovery and research involved in learning about them. Her skill at problem solving had a positive influence on these activities as well. Her favorite pursuits were arts and crafts, bird feeding and holiday traditions.

      No matter what the activity was, Patty had the ability to motivate others. This talent influenced her participation in sports, too. She sought out the possibilities in a competitive situation, and she stayed cool and calm under pressure. She relished the stimulation of the action and energy associated with sports. She was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed following her favorite events whenever she got the opportunity. Washington Redskins.

      There were occasions in Patty's life where she would find herself involved in a cause or leading an organization and event where her drive to complete the project or meet the established goal was more important than her concern for the philosophy behind it. It was this kind of commitment and drive that earned her praise and honors throughout her life. A best Mom Award given to her by her daughter.

      Traveling, especially vacations, was another way for Patty to apply her exceptional leadership and organizational skills. She liked exploring different places but also enjoyed designing and scheduling the trips in advance. She had real talent for developing the perfect itineraries. Favorite vacations included Nagshead with family and a never seen Wyoming.

      Patty was a lover of animals and cherished her pets. One of Patty's favorites was All loved equally. Cats and Dogs.

      When Patty's retirement finally came in at 63, she was well prepared. She had worked out all of the details well in advance and knew exactly what she was going to do. Her new life involved relocating to Bealton after 38 yr in the Manassas Area. In retirement, she found new pleasure in Crafting and writing books she hoped to one day publish. Always a well-informed person, Patty enjoyed adding to her wealth of knowledge. Retirement afforded her the time to enjoy that experience and provided one more opportunity to look ahead at what life might offer her.

      Patty passed away on November 2, 2022 at In her Home. Patty Passed in her own bed and home asleep. She is survived by her Child Stacey. Patty was laid to rest in Fairfax VA.

      Patty Lynn Fletcher knew what she wanted from life and never hesitated in going after it. She could be characterized as a driven individual, someone who understood the importance of achievement. Patty was decisive and outspoken at times but was also positive and upbeat about most things. She was a leader, both intentionally and sometimes by default. If she saw that something needed to be done, she was always ready to step up and actualize, organize and implement a plan.