Patricia Gordon

Patricia Gordon (Patty), age 48, died unexpectedly 7/26/12. She was born April 5, 1964, in Long Island, New York, to Bill and Anne Gordon of Lake Asbury. She was raised in Holy Spirit Catholic Church, baptized in Holy Family Catholic Church in Hicksville, NY, before relocating to Jacksonville in 1971, when her father was transferred with his job. She graduated from Sandalwood High School in 1982, Florida State University in 1986 and University of North Florida in 1988. She was a integral part of St Marks Episcopal Day School faculty, serving as Athletic Director since September 1990 and active with flag football, after school events and the Ortega River Run. She enjoyed developing the students leadership and team building skills through annual trips to Earthshine in North Carolina. Patty was the ultimate sports fan, an avid Florida State footfall fan, a loyal season ticket holder since her graduation from FSU. She was the tailgate organizer with family and friends, even traveling to many away games over the years. Patty also was a Buffett fan, once again organizing family and friends at local and out of town concerts. Her most admirable quality was her unending loyalty to her parents, siblings, friends, co-workers, her students and their parents. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, opinions, ability to motivate, organize, support, and be available for those who needed her. She was the best daughter, sister and friend ever and will be forever missed. Survivors include her parents, sister Jill LeFave (Steve), brother Will (Bobbie Anding), brother Tom, sister Anne Schiefer (Bob), their children Colton and Cassidy, brother Michael (Julie) and their children Patrick, William and Mikey, and her many cats who loved her dearly. Her memory will live on in our hearts and in those who receive her organs. Memorial services will he held Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 2 pm, at St Marks Episcopal Church, 4129 Oxford Av, Jacksonville, Florida 32210. In lieu of flowers, her family requests memorials to St. Marks Episcopal Day School, 4114 Oxford Av, Jacksonville, Florida 32210, in her honor.Arrangments entrusted to: Hardage Giddens Funeal Home Edgewood Chapel.