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

[Sherri]

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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