Patricia has gone home

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Danny Hammers
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Patricia has gone home

Post by Danny Hammers »

This is one of the hardest post I've ever sent. My My beautiful Patricia has gone home to be with the Lord. We love you all. Love Danny

Patricia A. Hammers, age 85, Floral City FL. passed away October 29, 2022 in Trinity Hospital in Trinity, FL.

Pat was born in Louisville, KY on June 20, 1937 to the late Thurman Gaither and Catherine (Orwick) Gaither. She moved to Floral City from Springfield, Oh. She was a school bus driver for the Jefferson County, KY school system before moving to Florida.

She was an active member of the Order Of The Eastern Star (Floral City Chapter). She was of the Catholic Faith.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 34 years, Danny Hammers, Floral City, FL;

1 Daughter, Catherine Tuggle, Harrodsburg, KY; 1 sister, Denise Payton, Round Rock, TX; She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Gaither. 4 grandchildren: Matthew Tuggle, Rachael (Clay) Murphy, Zachary (Heather) Tuggle, and Elizbeth (Joey) Cundiff; 7 great-grandchildren: Evan, Porter, Joel, Caitlyn, Raleigh, Andrew, and Theodora.

She was an amazing lady. She left your life brighter with her robust personality, beautiful smile and helping hands. Most of all she loved her family, God and life.

Following cremation, her urn will be laid to rest in the Mt. Holly Cemetery in Fairdale, KY.

Cremation with care arrangements by Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home With Crematory, Inverness, FL
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Danny, sad to hear of the passing of your wife. Prayers.
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Sorry to hear of your loss. She is in the arms of God.
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My sympathies to you and your family Danny...
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So sorry for your loss.
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May her memory be a blessing.
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Post by Jerry Overstreet »

Danny, sincere condolences on the loss of your sweet lady.

I know you cherish the memories. I wish you peace and comfort.
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Sorry for your loss Danny, please accept my condolences to you and your family!
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Thinking of you and family Danny.
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That is very sad

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I have never met you but I've seen you two's picture on the forum and you look so good. I am sorry for your huge loss.

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Post by Blake Hawkins »

Danny, We just got the sad news. Pat was truly a wonderful person and was uplifting every time we were with you and her.
She is with the Lord . We offer prayers for the comfort of
you and your family.
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Post by Larry Dering »

Danny, my deepest sympathy for the loss of Patricia. My prayers for you and your.
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Very sorry for your lost prayers are sent
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Post by Bill Cunningham »

My heartfelt sympathy and condolences Danny. I remember meeting both you at a couple of steel shows.

God bless you and your family in your time of mourning.

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Post by Ben Lawson »

Danny, we're so sorry to learn of Pats passing. She was such fun to be around. We'll miss the times we got to enjoy with you both. If you need anything, we're not far away, just call.

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Post by Nick Reed »

sorry for your loss Danny
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Post by Bob Watson »

Danny, I'm sorry to hear this sad news. You and all of your family have my deepest condolences.
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Oh Danny! I’m sorry to hear about Pat! She was such a delightful person - and the two of you seemed to really enjoy life together!
God bless you and your families at this difficult time!
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Danny, so sorry to hear of Pat's passing.
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Danny, so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. Peace and prayers to you and your family.
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Post by Jim Hartley »

Danny, so sorry to hear this sad news. Prayers on the way for your comfort.
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Post by Carl Williams »

Danny, so very sorry to hear of Patricia.s passing…my sincere condolences to you and the family…Carl
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So sorry for your loss.
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Post by Jerry Fleming »

Danny, I am so sorry brother. Sending prayers for you and your family.

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Post by Joe Rogers »

So sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our condolences. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. 🙏🙏🙏

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