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Patricia A. "Pat" (Spain) Ferrell-Pritt, 87, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, December 19, 2022, at the Kingston of Vermilion, in Vermilion, OH.
Born on August 16, 1935, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi the daughter of Otha and Velma Irene (Townsend) Spain. In years past, she had worked at the Ontario Department Store and later at Macy's Department Store for 25 years, retiring in 2016.
Pat loved cooking, having family gatherings and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by two daughters, Brenda (William "Bill") Pritt of Sandusky and Elizabeth "Liz"(Michael) Smith of Troy, OH; her two sons, Thomas (Pam) Ferrell and Jeff (Annette) Ferrell, both of Sandusky, OH; 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren; a sister, Jean Sanders of Austin, TX; a brother, John "Jack" (Effie) Spain of Pensacola, FL; and her nieces and nephews.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ellis Pritt; a son-in-law, William "Bill" Spain; and her sister, Rose Nevul .
Visitation will be held on Tuesday morning, December 27, 2022, from 11 am until time of the funeral services at 1 pm at the David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 20 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky. Rev. Kenneth L. Hiser officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, in Berlin Heights, OH.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Humane Society of Erie County, 1911 Superior Street, Sandusky, OH 44870.
Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Pat's family at davidfkoch.com.
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