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Patricia Ann Slavin
Patricia Ann Slavin, 68, of Charlottesville, died on Sunday, December 27, 2009, at the University of Virginia Medical Center.
She was born on December 7, 1941, in Washington, D.C., the daughter of the late Clyde Parker Slavin and Gladys Ann Ashley Slavin.
After retirement from Sears with 18 years of service as an Interior Decorator and following a lung transplant at University of Virginia in 1992 with full recovery, Patricia returned to school and obtained Masters Degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Upon graduation in 2000, she returned to work in various locations in the Charlottesville area and then started her own private practice in social work which she continued until her recent illness. She was a past volunteer with the American Lung Association, the Girl Scouts and the Cub Scouts. She was also closely affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous. Her hobbies included gardening, cooking, and travel, including Smith Mountain Lake.
Surviving her are two sons, Timothy Quinn Spencer and his wife, Karen, of Charlottesville and William Parker Spencer and his wife, Jennifer, of Barboursville; the father of her children, Harry Edward Spencer of Charlottesville; an aunt, Betty Ashley White of Halifax, Virginia; a cousin, Linda Pruett of California, and her daughter, Donna, of Washington State; and many other cousins; and her faithful companion for the last five years, Larry Harmon.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 31, 2009, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home with Mr. Stan Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgecrest Baptist Church Cemetery in Lovingston at 2:30 p.m.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at the funeral home.
The family suggests that any desired memorial contributions be made to the American Lung Association, 9221 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23235.
Friends may sign the guest book at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Nancy Kern
January 20, 2010
What a woman! So, so many, including me, were helped by her. I really couldn't have made it without her. We'll just have to keep the stories alive so she can continue to be an inspiration to others.
John Stone
January 6, 2010
I am so sad to hear of the passing of Pat. She was such a great person and wonderful help to me on my journey to becoming licensed as a counselor. She supervised me during my residency and was always a wealth of information and assistance. I will miss her smile and wit. I was so blessed as so many others to have known her. John Stone
Heather Burns
January 3, 2010
Pat was patient, tolerant, kind, and loving. All these attributes she shared with me and with many mutual friends, and with people whom I will never meet. Our world is a better place because of Pat. She will be missed, but she lives on through her family, friends, and those directly or indirectly inspired by her strength and grace.
Paula Huffman
January 1, 2010
Pat Slavin had a servant's heart. She used the opportunity that transplant provided to earn an advanced degree and worked to help people. She was selfless to a fault. Her outreach and guidance was invaluable to her clients, her friends, her fellow lung transplant candidates and recipients. May she breathe freely now.
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December 31, 2009
Pat was a very special friend and gave all of herself to support those of us that came after her in transplant. My thoughts and prayers to All her family. She will be missed a lot. Bette Short ( Joppa, Md)
Jennifer Kropkowski
December 31, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about Pat. She was a great mentor to me through our 15 1/2 years together through our lung transplant process. In our transplant group throughout Virginia and Maryland, she was our transplant counselor and listened and guided us through all our problems before and after transplant. She was our angel.
I truly will miss her when I come down to Charlottesville- she was dear friend. She was one special person.
My prayers are with you. Jennifer
December 31, 2009
My sincere sympathy to Pats family. Pat was a special lady and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Steve Brandt
Troy Virginia &
Dunnellon, Fl.
Eric & Barbara Miller
December 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the family!!
Tim and Beverly Supler
December 30, 2009
Pat was a wonderful and classy lady who helped both of us in our journeys. We will keep her in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends, and will hold you all in the light.
Robin Joslin
December 30, 2009
Pat was a dear friend to all. She was an inspiration to me in my early days of recovery. Robin Joslin
Gerri Stiltner
December 30, 2009
What a beautiful caring person she was. Her graceous smile will be missed.
December 30, 2009
My heartfelt condolences to Pat's Family and Friends. Pat believed I was okay long before I felt okay. Her reassurance helped me to keep on keeping on. I will always be grateful to her for helping Beth and me. Memories of her full candy dishes and her beloved Yorkies in tow as we spoke the language of the heart are etched in my mind forever. XOXO, Randi Karpoe
ruth lacy
December 30, 2009
To the family of Pat from her co-workers and friends at Albemarle Co DSS
We are sadden to learn of the passing of your loved one. Pat was a great person and we enjoyed knowing and working with her. Our prayers are with the family especially her children and her lifetime friend Larry.
Michael Underhill
December 30, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Michael Crosby
December 30, 2009
Pat was a dedicated person who provided ongoing service to her community, friends and family. I will miss her. Michael
Norm Jenkins
December 30, 2009
I would like to extend my most heartfelt condolences to Pat's Family. I've had the pleasure of knowing Pat for more than 20 years and we have shared many mutual friends. She was an asset to our community and will be missed by many.
Norm Jenkins
December 30, 2009
I am so sorry I only had known Pat for a short time , she helped me so much and became my friend. I am so sorry for your lost. She will be missed.
My prayers are with you all. Judy
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