Patricia Edgerton

To the dear Edgerton Family we extend heartfelt sympathies. Pat was so welcoming to me and our family when we moved to Charlottesville in the mid-1970's (my ex-husband was a resident with Dr. Edgerton). Our families, including my parents, became wonderful friends over the years. One of my fondest memories of Pat is the week we spent on the farm in a guest house - my two daughters and I - just before we moved away. Her home was a magical place for Pat. I picture her playing with her...

For the enite Edgerton family, I extend my heartfelt sympathies but especially to Dr. Edgerton. I am a former childhood patient of yours who should have contacted your sooner with my thanks. You changed my life and helped enable me to be the person I am today. Thank you.
Fondly,
Mary Jo Woods

For the entire family but especially Diane Miller, classmate at Bryn Mawr. My deepest condolences and empathy at this sad time.

"All Mankind is in Patricia Edgerton’s debt for the extraordinary contribution her W. Alton Jones Foundation made, for two decades, to the avoidance of a U.S.-Soviet Union nuclear war that threatened to destroy the planet. Under her chairmanship, the Foundation moved from ordinary philanthropy to a steady stream of well-conceived grants to activist organizations working on the greatest threat that Mankind has ever faced.

She developed a superb staff and they made excellent choices...

My heartfelt sympathy goes to the family of Mrs. Edgerton, especially Bill and Brad. I worked for sometime for The Jones Foundation, starting when its offices were moved to Charlottesville from NYC. During my years there, I remember many occasions of working closely with Mrs. Alton Jones, then President of the Foundation, as well as Bill and his mother, Mrs. Edgerton, who was Vice President of the Foundation. I moved from Charlottesville in 1987 and presently live in Haymarket, VA,...

On behalf of the board and staff of the Quality Community Council, we offer our prayers and deepest condolences are to all of Mrs. Edgerton's family and friends. She will forever be in our hearts with deep admiration for a life well-lived, and her courage to make a difference for all who have been and are yet to be touched by her legacy of global stewardship.

Words cannot express how Mrs. Edgerton and her entire family have touched me personally & the lives of my family. Mrs. Edgerton has painted a beautiful collage of memories on my soul. The heart of these memories is rich with art, orchids, animals, & most of all FAMILY. The world has lost an impressive & inspiring woman who has spent a life decorating the world with her style, her grace & her compassion. We miss you dearly & extend our deepest condolences to the entire Edgerton family. ...

We at blue moon will miss her dearly. The passion, soul, heart, and integrity Pat brought to this world will always be an inspiration for us. We pledge to continue her legacy by renewing our commitment to the causes to which she dedicated her life. Our thoughts are with all of her family and friends now.

On behalf of Governor Baliles, the boards and staff of the Miller Center of Public Affairs and Miller Center Foundation, we mourn the passing of Pat Edgerton, a dear friend, and offer sincere condolences to Milt Edgerton and the entire Edgerton Family.