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Patricia Corley Obituary
Phoenix, AZ - On Sunday, November 8, 2020, Patricia Corley of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of North Fort Myers, FL passed away at the age of 82. Patti is predeceased by her first husband, Bob Bates; her father, Kenneth Burtt; and her mother, Mary Burtt. She is survived by her three daughters, Pamela Bates and husband Steve Broadhurst of Myrtle Beach, SC; Donna Bates and partner Mori Emmons of Phoenix, AZ; Sherri Johnson and husband Jason Johnson, of Jefferson City, Tennessee; her sister Marjorie Simeone of Ashland, MA; her brother, Joseph Burtt and wife Barbara Burtt of Parrish, FL; current husband, Edward Corley of North Fort Myers, FL; seven (7) grandchildren, seven (7) great-grandchildren, two (2) nieces and four (4) nephews. She was a loving mother and sister and enjoyed selling Mary Kay and doing many crafts. She was a devout Christian and worked at the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Fort Myers, FL for many years. Services will be held in Bowie, Maryland at a later date.
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Judith L Bulman
December 25, 2021
Donna, We are very sorry to hear of your mother's death. Ed sent us a card a week ago. Contact me. Judy
Pam Bates
November 22, 2020
God truly blessed me by making you my momma. You were always there for me and taught me to be a strong, independent woman. I miss you and keep reaching for my phone to call you. My head says you’re in a better place but my heart is broken. Thank you for all the wonderful memories ❤
Sherri Johnson
November 21, 2020
I miss you so much, mom...
Kyle Johnson
November 21, 2020
Grandma leaves behind a legacy of being a kind, caring and passionate woman. Growing up I didn't get to see Grandma a lot because she lived in Florida and we lived in Tennessee, so I had to make every visit count. Every visit she was eager to chew our ears off about stories of my mom, aunts and Grandpa Bates. The older I got the more I came to appreciate these stories. She was oh so happy to share the memories she grew to cherish all those years ago, and I will always cherish her. Grandma was a woman who developed deep, human connections with people. She valued family first, and I am very thankful she met my wife, Stormy. She loved to share embarrassing stories of me as a child. She truly loved to spend time with her, and my wife became a part of her family. I am very fortunate to have had such an amazing, strong woman as my Grandma. I am very thankful for the time I got to spend with her, though never enough. She is forever loved and forever missed!
Donna Bates
November 20, 2020
As a child, I always told mom she was the BEST mother in the world, I still feel the same! I miss you so much mom, but I know you are at peace in heaven.
Gena Tunder
November 19, 2020
Patti was one of a kind. When she visited Donna and Mori over the years, they always invited Kim and I to spend time with her. She was so easy to talk with and she never failed to make us laugh (sometimes unbeknown to her, Lol! ). Pattie was so caring and thoughtful. When she resided in Florida, every year she mailed us dish cloths and towels she personally knitted that were holiday and dog themed. We have quite the collection! Love you Patti, you are truly missed.
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