Patricia Ann Balkcom
Patricia Ann Balkcom
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Patricia Ann Balkcom, 69 of Ocala, Florida passed away on December 26, 2023. She was born on March 18, 1954 in Flushing Meadows, New York to the late William J. & Dorothy G "Gerry" Klein Fortin. She graduated from Forest High School in 1971 and in customer service in the financial industry.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers W. Matthew (Lisa) Fortin Ocala, Florida and W. Mark Fortin Ocala, Florida.
Patricia is survived by her husband of 43 years Larry Balkcom; son Clinton D. (Jennifer C.) Balkcom, Hendersonville, North Carolina; grandson Douglas P. Balkcom, Hendersonville, North Carolina. brother W. John Fortin, Ocala, Florida, sisters Collette Fortin, Ocala, Florida, Amy (Mark) Johnson, Ocala, Florida and Julie (Thad) Boyd, Ocala, Florida along with numerous nieces and nephews.
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Chantal Dunning
January 10, 2024
I have known Patty for many years, all through school and after. I was so glad to see her at the bank and was able to speak with her there.
She was always a very caring person.
Larry, I cannot imagine what you and your family are going through. May the memories you hold close to your heart help you through this difficult time.
God bless you all.
RIP Patty.
Chantal and Carson.
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Joanne G.
January 2, 2024
I was a friend of Patty's for the last nine years. We bonded over her brother's death from the same disease that I have. I met her at SunTrust and when that location closed I moved with Patty over to the 17th St. location. She never failed to ask me how I was doing or how my son was doing in school. She was almost as proud of him as I was. The point really was that she cared, I mean really cared. I will never walk into that bank again without thinking about my very kind- hearted friend who made everyone's day just a little better -- she doubled the joy and shared my pain. She was a kind, thoughtful, patriotic, and caring woman who loved God, her family, and her country. The world should have far more Pattys, and if it did would be a much better place. Godspeed my friend, I know that you are with God now, and may He bless you, your family, and those of us left behind who will never forget you.
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