She was the dear mother of Cheryl (Randy) Mayer, Michael (Shelley) Mitchell and Elaine (Bernard) Smith. Pat was the proud grandmother of eight and great grandmother of three. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Lillian Mitchell.
She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Michael Mitchell, their daughter Denise Mitchell, her parents, auntie Caroline Reiter, and her son Gary Nicholson and his wife Sue.
After retiring as a legal secretary, Pat enjoyed traveling, volunteering at Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, trying her luck at the casino and monthly lunch dates with the B 52s. She always found solace and enjoyed the beauty of Belle Isle Park.
Visitation Thursday, December 2, 2-8 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral service Friday, December 3 at 11:00 a.m. A. H. Peters Funeral Home. 20705 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods.