Patti was raised in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and attended Florida State University. She married after her freshman year and left school to raise three kids—Sharon, Michael and Kevin. After nearly 20 years, she enrolled at N.C. State to finish her undergraduate degree. Patti went on to earn a master’s degree and doctoral degree in psychology. She then took a job she loved with the Wake County Public School System where she served as a school psychologist for almost 20 years.
Patti enjoyed phone calls and visits from her grandchildren, family and friends. She also enjoyed dancing and playing cards with long-time friend and constant companion Frank Stanley; traveling the world, which she did often after retirement; and watching her beloved N.C. State sports teams. During her travels, she visited six of the seven continents.
She is lovingly remembered by her three children: Sharon (Mike) Sciarappa; Michael (Becky) Manning, Kevin (Leslie) Manning; grandchildren: Ryan, Ashley, Vince, Hannah, Cameron and Travis (Sarah); nephew Ron (Denise) Manning and family and other extended family and many friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 11, 2018 at 6 pm at Mitchell Funeral Home (7209 Glenwood Avenue), with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations for Rex Cancer Angel Fund in memory of Patti, 2500 Blue Ridge Rd. Suite 325, Raleigh, NC 27607. Patti was a long-time devoted driver of cancer patients.
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