Patricia Marie Lipford

Born Patricia Marie Griffin on June 17, 1947, Patsy was the daughter of the late Thomas E. Griffin and Francesca L. (Schrauder) Griffin.

Patsy attended St. Mary Academy for both Grade School and High School and was a 1965 graduate. She attended Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI and in 1970 obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Science.

Patsy married Ralph J. Lipford on May 19, 1972 in Monroe, MI. In their 51 years together, they raised three children, traveled the world, and loved spending time celebrating accomplishments with family.

Throughout her life, Patsy focused her time on a beloved group of friends, her children, and then grandchildren in Michigan and Florida. Teaching and guiding all of them on the importance of loyalty, friendship, and perseverance.

Patsy was a member of Mariner Sands Country Club, Stuart, FL, and Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity.

She is survived by her husband Ralph John Lipford Sr., her son, Ralph Jr. of Wilmette, IL, and her daughter, Francesca Laurel (Lior) Zohar of New Braunfels, Texas. She had two grandchildren: Lilly Marie Lipford and Ralph III Lipford, a sister, Marcia (Rocque) Lipford of Stuart, Florida, a sister in-law Susan Ozdaglar of Plymouth, Michigan, a brother Thomas (Sandra) Griffin of Monaco and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and beloved son Ryan Patrick Lipford.

Family and friends are invited to gather at 10am for a Memorial Mass on Tuesday, April 25th in the Mariner Sands Chapel in Stuart, FL. A Memorial Mass will also be held in celebration of her life at St. Mary Catholic Church in Monroe, MI during the month of May.