Patricia A. Miranda

A Rosary will be recited Monday, January 24, 2022 6:00-6:30 p.m. at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, immediately followed by visitation with the family, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3600 Devine Street, with burial to follow in Elmwood Cemetery.

Pat was born to the late Joseph R. Dickerson and Lulumae C. Czerwinski in Fort Worth, Texas. She and

her late husband, Anthony J. Miranda met and married in Fort Worth while he was serving with the U.S.

Air Force. Pat was a wonderful wife and mother and is survived by her 7 children, Richard A. Miranda

(Denise), John E. Miranda (Pamela), Lee Anne Miranda Cooley (predeceased), Patricia L. Miranda,

Michael J. Miranda (Tonie), Thomas A. Miranda (Donna), and Mariclare Miranda (Dean Keisler);

grandchildren, Carol Anne Cooley, Ginelle Miranda, Paul Miranda, Leslie Cantelmi (Michael), Andrea

Miranda, Kathryn Miranda, Jenna Cooley, John Shows, Michael T. Miranda, Alecia Miranda; great

grandson, Carter Pittman; cousins, Frances Blacha and Ric Blacha of Fort Worth, Texas; and her beloved

dog, Annie.

Affectionately known as Ms. Pat, she volunteered as Wardrobe Mistress for Columbia City Ballet for over

35 years. She worked tirelessly backstage, sewing costumes, helping dancers look their best, quick

changes to get the dancers back on stage, and being a mom to so many of the company dancers. Ms. Pat also was the leader at the front desk of the Columbia Conservatory of Dance, owned by her youngest

daughter, Mariclare Miranda and William Starrett. She got much joy in sharing her knowledge and

experiences with new dance parents and many dancers young and old. She was considered the “heart

and soul” of the Columbia Conservatory of Dance and she greatly missed her involvement there when

she retired.

The family wishes to recognize the loving care provided by the Staff of Retire Ease, most notably LaVon,

and the nurses at Amedisys Hospice Care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Columbia City Ballet Company, 1545 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3600 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205 or a charity of one’s choice.

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