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Patricia L. Barner, 84, of Ridge Road, Mill Hall, Pa., passed away Aug. 17, 2024 surrounded by her family at her residence.
She was born Aug. 18, 1939 in Salona, Pa., to the late Elmer and Mary Mayes Neff.
Pat was united in marriage Aug. 4, 1956 to Gordon L. (Bud) Barner, who preceded her in death Jan. 12, 2018.
She was a graduate of the Mill Hall High School. She had worked at Bobbie Brooks in Lock Haven before going to work at Ricker Brothers in Lock Haven for a number of years. She then went on to become part owner of Sweet Evergreen on Main St. in Lock Haven. Pat had last worked and retired from Renninger Cabinetry in Mill Hall as a kitchen and bathroom designer.
Pat had an adventurous spirit. She loved to travel with her husband, Bud, to far off places. She was creative, which showed in her work and her own home and gardens. She liked to spend time outdoors and loved watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow up. She loved animals, most recently her beloved Molly. She also enjoyed having her fur grandkids visit. Pat was a cancer survivor and had a lust for life. Anyone that knew Pat loved her.
Survivors include two daughters, Tammy L. (Tom) Butler, of Loganton, and Terri L. (Mark Walizer) Barner, of Lock Haven; two sons, Rodney L. (Dawn) Barner, of Blanchard, and Ricky Jo (Joyce) Barner, of Mill Hall. Also surviving are six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry and James Neff; and a sister, Faye Croak.
At Pat's request, services will be at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Help for Pets, PO Box 541, Lock Haven, Pa., or to the Clinton County SPCA, 33 Mill Hill Road, Lock Haven, Pa.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Gedon Funeral Homes, 320 Main St., Mill Hall, Pa.
Online thoughts and memories can be made to wwwGedonFuneralHomes.com or the Gedon Funeral Homes Facebook page.