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Patricia Aarons Obituary
Mrs. Aarons worked for the national headquarters of the American Red Cross. She had a true heart for service and her career helping others was very important to her. An avid reader, she had an extensive collection of author-signed books. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and they returned annually to Mississippi to visit with friends. She will be remembered for the lasting friendships she maintained and her ability to bring a smile to the face of anyone in need.
Survivors include her husband of 24 years, George Aarons, of Alexandria, VA; brother, Butch Bates of Slaughter, LA; sister, Becky McDuffy of LaPlace, LA and many close friends.
Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20012.
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for Patricia Aarons
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Cindy Robinson
March 26, 2008
I will always remember Trish for her quick wit, her ability to laugh so easily and how that brighten our days. I grew to count on that. May your happy memories help ease your sorrows.
Keith Vigil
March 23, 2008
When I found out about this I was in shock and tears! I ment Trish on a DRO in Beamont in Oct. 2006, Everynight we would all leave the HQ and go to the Hotel Pub for a Drink and it was such a great time! I remember the day she got ehr TX boots! She was very proud of them that day! I will miss her dearly
Mary McLain
March 11, 2008
I will always remember you each morning when preparing the Morning Report. I will miss hearing you call me your little angel. You will never know how much that meant to me. I will miss your quick wit and your ability to keep the team going. To George & Molly my deepest sympathy.
Pam Matthews Chatham
March 9, 2008
George, my sincere sympathies for the loss of your wife. We were out of town when Becky Smith called with the sad news, and I regret that I was unable to visit you at the funeral home. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Alan Gibson
March 5, 2008
What a tremendous loss to all who were blessed to have crossed her path. I was honored to have worked with her through Red Cross and the CEP Program. There are so many who were touched by her dedicated service who will never know she was behind the scenes guiding the support for their Chapter. And I personally am better for having been able to work alongside her. My sincere condolances to family and friends.
John & Adrienne Claggett
March 3, 2008
We have lost a dear friend in Trish. Her generous spirit made her presence something to cherish. Our prayers go out to the family, that your season of grief be of a short duration.
Patsy Smith
March 3, 2008
Trish will be dearly missed by all. I was lucky enough to get to know the professional, helpful, fun loving Southern Belle we all loved.
Rena Penney
March 3, 2008
Trisha, I miss you. I will never watch NCIS or Grey's Anatomy or see a funny commercial again without thinking about you. I know it is selfish, but my heart aches. You are loved. I remember singing karaoke for your birthday on the '04 Hurricanes. You will always have a place in my heart. George and Molly, my thoughts and prayers are with you daily.
Christy Stennis-Ball
March 3, 2008
My dear friend, GOD must have waited for that last party in Jamaica to take you home. We Mississippi girls have had a lot of hard working days and crazy nights on many DRs. You have been my true friend, and I Love you dearly.
Orlando Reyes
March 2, 2008
I worked with Thrisha both at NHQ and in a disaster relief operation. At all times she was an easy going, fun loving and open person. She will be missed by both her family and friends.
Rob Moreland
March 1, 2008
Trish, we met on a professional level but I came to consider you a friend. Your knowledge, humor and love of helping others will be greatly missed by humanity. Your care of us DA folks will be missed..
Steve Oskirko
February 29, 2008
As one who has only known Trisha for a little over a year or so, I am still in a bit of a shock... That's how much of an impression she made on me. Trisha was extremely influential in leading me to where I am with the DA program today.
She'll be greatly missed be so many.
Betty Van Dell
February 29, 2008
Trish will be misses by all that knew her. She was such a dear & true friend. My sympathy goes out to her Family & Red Cross Friends
Gary Wilkins
February 29, 2008
Trish, she was an outstanding lady that loved her job with the American Red Cross. I have worked with her a few times on different DRO. Trish was a go getter, never once complained about her job. The last time I had the pleasure of working with her was in Beaumont, Texas for the floods back in October 2006. She was telling everyone she was going to get her a pair of real Texas Boots. Well she did just that before she left to go back to National to work. She was so proud of them boots, they made her another 2" taller when she wore them. She didnt need boots to be tall, she was already. I will truly miss Trish and miss her smiling face and charm at National and on Deployment. Love you Trish.
Patty James
February 29, 2008
I only met Trish a couple years ago but we have stayed in touch since meeting. I feel very blessed that I had this couple of years with her as my co-worker and friend. She had an awesome sense of humor, witty and fun to be around, a contagious laugh, and was able to blend all of that with being very serious about her work and her commitment to the American Red Cross. What an honor to have her in my life for a short couple of years. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. I can only imagine how much she will be missed.
Abbe Keith
February 29, 2008
Oh smiley one: Iwill miss your laughter, sense of humor/wit and everpresent smile. I appreciated the effort you put into building our new cadre of DA leaders. You are already missed. Your presense will be felt in future DROs because of your efforts, detailed suggestions and timely mentoring. Thank you for a job well done. My condolences to George and your family.
Peg Holliday
February 29, 2008
Dear Trish, When I think of you - I can't help but smile! I loved to see you walking through the DOC and will miss your beautiful smile and wonderful, contagious laugh. You were a strong lady who "knew your stuff," were a mentor to many and the ultimate professional. George, my thoughts & prayers are with You & Yours during these difficult days.
Cindy Jackson
February 29, 2008
Trisha was a co-worker and a dear friend. She taught me many important things, such as plan your vacation and schedule your work around it, not the other way around. She was incredibly generous with her heart and love. She was always giving to others, whether it was an an "angel" for an under-priveleged child or lunch for the parking attendant. She always made you feel very, very special. I am a better person for having known her and will miss her very much. George -- take good care of yourself and Molly.
George Sheperd
February 29, 2008
I never knew that shoping for boots could be so much fun till I went with Trish. There will be a hile in my Red cross heart
George Shepherd
Kansas City, MO
Rick Elster
February 29, 2008
At times like this it is very difficult to find the right words. Well to me Trish you were the person to bring me along in our world of DA and for being my mentor. It was a privilege to call you friend. Rest in Peace my friend.
Alex Robinson
February 29, 2008
I worked with Trish for the last year at the American Red Cross in Disaster Relief. Trish always made the work environment fun- on a daily basis, we would joke and make fun of each other for a while- she would usually get the upper hand because of her wit and sense of humor. She could always tell and take a joke and that is what I will miss about her most.
Dee Wilson
February 29, 2008
Trish was a wonderful lady.
She will be missed greatly in the
world of DA.
Jenny Baker
February 29, 2008
I am honored to have worked with Trish at the Red Cross, and to have counted her as a friend. I looked forward to her making me laugh at least once every day, and giving a helping hand any time it was needed, without ever waiting to be asked. I miss her already, and hope that all of her family find strength and comfort during this time of loss.
Sheri Sizemore
February 28, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole.
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Trish.....so dear to my heart. I will always miss her smile and laughter and ability make people smile. I have known George for almost 30 years and I can not imagine one without the other. The love they shared is an example to us all. I love you Trish. I love you George, my prayers are with you.
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