Mrs. Patricia L. “Pat” Ziesmann, 82, of Lanexa, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at her home. Patricia was born May 4, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Harriet Selz and Thomas Selz.
Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Smitham Ziesmann, who retired from the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Robert E. Lee.
She is survived by her daughter, Paula Z. Bennett, and her husband, Scott, of Lanexa; son, Thomas Ziesmann, and his wife, Pamela, of Key West, Florida; one grandchild, Kaitlin; and her many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pat was an active member and a lay servant of Mount Vernon UMC. She liked to read, cross stitch, play bridge and sing in the choir. She also enjoyed going for a ride and stopping for treats and coffee. Pat was very kind, loved life and will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 10, at Mount Vernon UMC, Toano. An additional memorial service will held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, at Littleton Methodist Church, Littleton, North Carolina.
Memorial donations may be given to Mount Vernon UMC, 7801 Church Lane, Toano, VA 23168.
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