Patty was a lifelong resident of the Muskegon area. She was a very talented cook, baker, knitter, and seamstress. She and her dear friend Jackie were associate members of the Red Hat Society, where she was known as Madame Giggles. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, and we will all miss her. Patty was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Lulu Strait.
She is survived by her husband of nearly 41 years, Robert; Sons Derrick Mahoney and his children Dominic and Evangeline, and Brent Mahoney and his children, Maliya, Isabelle, and Benjamin; Brothers: Mike (Cheri) Strait, Russell (Barb) Strait, Rick (Beth) Strait, Tim (Kathy) Strait.
Please join us in honoring Patty with a potluck at Ever Rest Funeral Home and Chapel on Saturday, July 29, 2017, from 1:00-4:00pm. Bring a dish to pass and memories to share. Memorials may be made to the Mercy Health Lacks Cancer Center.