Obituary
Patti Ann English, 84, of Brandon, FL, passed
away peacefully on November 11, 2024. Patti was born in Akron, OH to the late
Irene and Wilmer “Blackie” Wilkerson on July 26, 1940. She met the love of her
life, the late Richard English, and they married and started a family together.
Patti also enjoyed her career as a realtor. They moved to Florida in 1976, and
she continued a career in real estate. Patti enjoyed so many things – fishing,
boating, and camping with her family. She loved being outdoors and took pride
in caring for her beautiful flowers. Her
family meant everything to her. After Richard’s passing in 2003, Patti’s
strength shined. She was a fiercely strong and independent woman who always
made sure her children were taken care of and were happy. Her grandchildren,
Becca and Shawn, brought her so much joy. She loved to cheer Shawn on at his
races, or to share an art class with Becca. Though Patti is no longer here with
us, she will live forever in our hearts. She is survived by her children, David
English and wife Joey, Richard (Rick) English, and Kimberley English; her
grandchildren, Rebecca English and Shawn English; her sisters, Debbie Clark and
Cindy Tallman; and a beautiful extended family of cousins, nieces, nephews, and
more. Her family and loved ones will gather at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home
for an intimate service, followed immediately by a graveside service beside her
beloved Richard.