Patsy E (Goad) (Brewster) DiVito, 82 of Duluth, GA died peacefully in her sleep November 13, 2018. Patsy was born on January 10, 1936, in Robinson, IL to Elmer Ellis and Ruby DeVerna (Perry) Goad and grew up in Terre Haute, IN with her 4 siblings. She eventually settled in the Chicago area. Patsy wanted to be a nurse and attempted nursing school but eventually decided a different career would be better suited for her. She worked for the Railway Express Agency in their computer room until it filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations in 1975 and then Ace Hardware Corporation, for 25 years as an IT manager, beloved by her team members. Outside of work she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Patsy enjoyed people watching wherever she was – at the mall, the zoo, a theme park, even most recently at her senior apartment complex; she was a student of the human dynamic, observant, and analytical. She loved music and singing; her favorite hymn was “In the Garden” by C. Austin Miles (1913). Patsy also had a soft spot for animals, particularly dogs and could be found with a baggie of treats on her pretty much always, should she come across a pup in her day to day activities.
Patsy is survived by her 3 children: Gregg A (Carrie) Brewster, Cynthia (Bobby) (Brewster) Davis, and Nicholas DiVito (Michael Jeweler); her 3 grandchildren: Erin (Wade) Hicks, Clay Moore, and Rachel (Joshua) Hampton; her 4 great grandchildren: Lily Hicks, Charlie Hampton, Hunter Hicks, and Sabra Hampton; and her sister: Ramona Goad; plus numerous nieces, nephews and cousins that she loved to visit with when given the chance.
Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Ruby (Perry) Goad; her second husband Nick A DiVito, in 2014, to whom she was married over 51 years; her first husband, Robert Brewster; her 2 brothers, Thomas and James Goad; and her sister, Treva (Goad) Blair.
Patsy also leaves behind many friends at the Parc at Duluth, where she’s lived and become a fixture over the past 2 years and many of the medical staff from her time at Wellbrooke of Avon.
Patsy had a great sense of humor; often dry and witty and up for a prank, so you had to be wary at times. She was said to have an infectious personality. She was also willful and opinionated, but balanced that with pragmatism. If she trusted you, you got to know her very well and a long-time bond was forged; consider yourself worthy and special.
Patsy was cremated at her direction and there be no memorial service, per her wishes. All she asks at the time of her passing is that you keep happy thoughts of time spent with her fresh in your mind. Patsy leaves a legacy worth remembering and sharing. Celebrate her often and keep her in your memories, that’s how she stays with you. There will be an online tribute page setup that you can contribute memories and pictures to; details will be shared separately.
Patsy is enormously appreciative of those that give of themselves to care for others - like nurses, nursing assistants, and caregivers. It’s dedication from people like them that could keep her independent and happy in her own home until the very end. Her primary caregiver, Deborah Rascol, deserves special recognition for years of care, companionship and friendship. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Pets For Seniors at either of these webpages: http://petsforseniors.org/donate-now/. Private inurnment was held, at her direction, in Chapel Hills Gardens West Cemetery in Oakbrook Terrace, IL
