Muriel “Patti” Moran died unexpectedly in her home on July 2, 2015 in Ceres, CA at the age of 65. Patti was born in Murietta, GA to her parents William and Muriel Lathem. She married Tom Moran in 1971 and they eventually settled in Modesto, CA where she devoted her time to raising her children.
Patti was a loving mother and grandmother. She was active in her church and had a passion for spending as much time with her grandchildren as possible.
Patti is survived by her daughter Kelley Moran-Ruiz and son-in-law Andres Ruiz; her daughter Molly Moran; her brother Bill Lathem; her sister Ginny Lathem; and her four grandchildren, Kayla, Olivia, Noah, and Andrew.
A memorial service will be held on July 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Lakewood Funeral Home in Hughson, CA.