[Nfbf-l] {Disarmed} Fw: [fcb-l] Patti Anne Land

[Kirk Harmon]

Sherry, this is very sad news to hear. She was such a worthy character. We threw it back-and-forth with each other for a long time at my house while she worked there as a receptionist. This is a real shock! Michelle that she only have the piece that she deserves.

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> On Oct 12, 2015, at 12:41 AM, Sherri via Nfbf-l <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> This is some really sad news about a very long-time active member of 
> Florida's blind community. I'm sure some of you long-time NFB members know 
> her.
> 
> She may have been active in the FCB, but hse was still a good and caring 
> person. She was the first blind person I met when I moved to Florida in 
> August of 1977. She worked for DBS as a receptionist/secretary and she knew 
> more than most of the counselors about services, etc. We have been in touch 
> on and off through the years. Her passing was very untimely. I will miss 
> Patti Land.
> 
> Sherri
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Sila Miller via fcb-l
> To: FCB List Serve
> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2015 7:49 PM
> Subject: [fcb-l] Patti Anne Land
> 
> 
> Dear FCB,
> 
> 
> 
> We come to you tonight with sad and troubling news. Last Saturday, Patti 
> Land passed away of a sudden and fatal heart problem. She was at home, where 
> she would have wanted to be, amongst her adored cats. Undoubtedly, many will 
> be shocked and grieved at this tragedy, as we are.
> 
> 
> 
> Patti’s history and service to FCB is long and varied. It began in the late 
> 70s with her beloved chapter, formerly Mid-Florida, now Greater Orlando 
> Council of the Blind. From there, she was asked to represent GOCB at the 
> state level where she took on such duties as Education and Leadership Chair, 
> Treasurer, facilitator for the First-Timers Seminar, and Editor of the White 
> Cane Bulletin. She played a vital role in Florida’s hosting the National ACB 
> convention in Orlando and never stopped wanting to lend a helping hand. 
> Patti’s loyalty to FCB, GOCB and her friends is exemplary. She served 
> through some pretty tough personal challenges but wasn’t one to bemoan her 
> situation.
> 
> 
> 
> In her life away from FCB, Patti loved collecting and caring for stray cats, 
> reading (in braille), building miniature doll houses, cooking, and making 
> people laugh. She could bring you up on the darkest of days without seeming 
> to even try. Patti served as First Vice President of the Florida School for 
> the Blind Alumni and faithfully attended gatherings there. Heaven only knows 
> what other meaningful contributions she selflessly made. A whiz with a slate 
> and stylus, a music lover and a true friend—Oh, how we in FCB will miss this 
> soft-spoken, tender-hearted, generous, witty Friend.
> 
> 
> 
> A Celebration of Pattianne’s Life is being planned. More will be posted to 
> this list once details are firmed up.
> 
> 
> 
> Patricia (Patti) Anne Hendricks-Land
> 
> born December 25, 1951 – departed this life October 3, 2015.
> 
> 
> 
> What a lady, what a friend. Rest in peace, dear one and know that your time 
> here made a difference in the lives of many. You made me feel like a million 
> bucks! I love you!
> 
> Sila
> 
> ?> 
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