She was born in Jacksonville, FL on October 14, 1948 to Helen and James Thompson Jr. Patricia received her Bachelor’s Degree at University of Florida and her Master’s Degree at University of North Florida in teaching. She was a wonderful and caring teacher impacting many lives during her 30+ years of teaching in Duval Public Schools. She cared about countless people whom she came to know over the years from old childhood friends to her community staff or her Shipt helper.
She was survived by her beloved children Monty (Beth) Melton, Ronald (Cathy) Cave, and Victoria (Robert) Diedrich; grandchildren, Christina (Adam) Roman, Clint (Crystal) Melton, Cody Melton, Brittany Cave, Sebastian Diedrich; great granddaughter Lily Roman; and her cherished cousins. All of these she loved and touched deeply.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 2 from 11 a.m. to 12 Noon at Hardage-Giddens, 7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, followed by a service and laying to rest at Edgewood Cemetery, 4519 Edgewood Dr., Jacksonville, FL. The family plans to have a memorial gathering at a later date for additional friends and family.