Patricia Cole Owens

Patricia Cole Owens was born on December 8, 1918 in Washington, D. C. She was the only child of Augusta Clark and Henry Paynter. Patricia received her education in the public schools of Washington, D. C., including Cardoza High School. She married Jerome Cole, father of Ronald and Patricia. The marriage ended in divorce. In 1943, Pat, as she was affectionately called, married Thomas Brevard Owens, an Army officer. From that union, Michael was born. She loved being an Army wife, and the family of five lived in many places after moving from their home in Cherry Hill community of Baltimore, including Army posts in Virginia and New Jersey, as well as several tours in Germany. After Thomas’ death in Vietnam, Pat returned to the home she still owned in Cherry Hill. With the help of her children, she re-decorated the house, making it more comfortable than it originally was. She remained there until she moved to Aigburth Vale in Towson, Maryland in 2002. With the assistance of her daughter-in-law, Joy, Pat tastefully decorated her new Towson apartment, making it comfortable and beautiful. She lived independently in her apartment until health concerns called her devoted family to check on her regularly; and, eventually for her devoted daughter Patricia, to be with her on a daily basis. Known as the consummate hostess, Pat graciously entertained family and friends with her wonderful southern style cooking. She was always well-coiffed, fashionably dressed, beautifully made up with her nails neatly manicured. Her home was well-decorated and always “neat as a pin.” Known affectionately by her grandchildren as “Nana “, she loved all of her grandchildren, her children, and all of her family. As her health declined, Pat was admitted to St. Joseph Medical Center where she passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2011. Pat leaves to mourn, her son Ronald Cole Owens and his wife Joy; her devoted daughter, Patricia McNeill-Parker; her son, Michael Edward Owens of California and his wife Leslie; grandchildren Ronald Owens, Jr., Veronica Owens, Jill Owens, Kaitlynn Owens; 7 great grandchildren; 2 great, great grandchildren; as well as a host of relatives and friends.

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Patricia Cole Owens

December 8, 1918 - February 17, 2011