Patricia Ann Mercer
Patricia Ann Mercer
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Pat was a cherished longtime resident of Santa Maria, remembered for her warmth, kindness, and the way she made everyone feel welcome. She lived a full and happy life centered around her family, friends, students, and community. After graduating at Ventura High School she pursued becoming a teacher. She went on to marry Jerrol (Jerry) Mercer and had their beautiful daughter Melissa. Teaching and being a mother was her passion, and even after retiring, she continued to care for children in ways like sponsoring those in need around the world and many more. She also gave her time to volunteering locally and was a member of the Elks Lodge.
Life brought Pat both joy and heartache. She suffered the heartbreaking loss of her husband, Jerry, and their daughter, Melissa, far too soon. She left this world on Mother's Day, joining them in what can be thought of as the first of many eternal Mother's Days together. Pat honored Jerry and Melissa every day, keeping their memories alive through her stories. She and Melissa shared a love for country living and a spirit of adventure, often finding joy in traveling together.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Camilis and Charles; her husband, Jerry; her brother, Richard; Nephew, Thomas; and her daughter, Melissa. She is survived by her great-niece, Kailey, along with many dear friends and loved ones whose lives she touched with her wonderful heart.
Pat will be remembered most for her love of children, her devotion to family, and her endless kindness to all who knew her.
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Lori Mercer
October 27, 2025
She was Aunt Pat to me. I remember Christmases with Aunt Pat, Uncle Jerrol, Cousin Melissa, Mom, and grandparents. Aunt Pat was thoughtful and kind. She is gone far too soon.
Rod and Sandra Reynolds
October 27, 2025
Patty was married to my husband´s stepbrother. For many years we shared vacations to Lake Powell and Bass Lake. Pat was a dedicated, loving wife and mother. Though we lived a distance apart, our daughters played together as they were born only months apart. Patty loved how the girls shared their love of horseback riding. Their giggles made us both laugh. We also shared holidays with the Mercer family. I know God has wrapped his loving arms around Patty as she holds Melissa and Jerry in her tight embrace.
Dena Mercer
October 25, 2025
Pat was my sister in law for many years but, lovingly always. She was always a caring and loving person. We shared the loss of Jerry and Melissa and both of us have carried their memory with us. I will carry her memory within me, too.
Delia Garnett
September 13, 2025
I taught with Mrs. Mercer at Bonita Elementary for many years. Bonita was a three classroom school. She taught Kindergarten, I taught first, second and third, and Mr Ahler taught fourth, fifth and sixth.
Mrs. Mercer was always coming up with fun activities for our 75 students.
She organized a partnership with Souza Farms, where we used their land to plant pumpkins seedlings. Once the pumpkins grew, our school begin the role of pumpkin farmers. We hosted other schools into the fields to collect pumpkins from our patch.
Mrs. Mercer even started a school garden where we grew our own vegetables. She was always creative and thinking of new ways to motivate the students. A very caring and loving person. She will be missed!
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