Patricia Ann Lavender nee Messer, 77, of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away on 14 May 2020. Pat was born to parents Bertha (Salyers) and Hager Messer on 21 November 1942 in New Boston, OH.

Pat met Jerry, the love of her life, married and together raised two children, Mark and Jennifer. She has resided in Florida for over 32 years with her husband Jerry who preceded her in death. Pat was employed as an Insurance Agent before retiring.

Pat is survived by her sister, Barbara Jean Davis. She also leaves behind her son, Mark Lavender and his wife Connie, and granddaughter Kaelyn; her daughter, Jennifer Nichol, and grandchildren Tristin, Kyla, Carlos, and Alex.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Sturgill Care Center, 12242 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613. https://www.chaptershealth.org/services-chapters-health-system/chapters-health-hospice-care/hph-hospice/hospice-houses/Arrangements by Hodges Family Funeral Home 301 Chapel Dade City, FL