Pat was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. She resided on Lookout Mountain for the past 60 years. She was a member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church and retired from the Town of Lookout Mountain, TN as an Office Manager/ Court Clerk after 35 years of service. She was also a Life Master bridge player and an active member of the ACBL.
Surviving are her children, Cynthia Lane, Sara Baker, Shannon Smith, Chase Lane and Joe Lane III; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sister, Priscilla (Jim) Gotsick; brother, Blair (Pam) Sawyer; and 5 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alan and Edith Sawyer; and husband, Arlie Fricks.
Graveside Services will be private.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga (hospiceofchattanooga.org), the ASPCA (aspca.org) or charity of choice.
