Mrs. Patricia Ann Dunn, daughter of the late Arthur Lane and Bertrella Handy Lane, was born February 2, 1957, in Lafayette, Louisiana. She was the eldest of six children born to their union.

Patricia loved to entertain and was well known for her hospitality. She was a wonderful cook and hosted many family get-togethers throughout her lifetime. She was the middleman between the many members and branches of the family. If you wanted to know how to reach someone, you only had to contact her.

She is survived by her husband, WC Dunn; daughter Amanda (Patrick) Jones; grandchildren: Joah, Honor and Gabriel Jones; siblings: Ray Anthony Lane, Delia Schlesinger, Marilyn Clausell, Patrick (Martha) Lane; several stepchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends.