Patricia Kaufman

Patricia was the longest employee at Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, as a dispatcher, serving under 6 different sheriffs. She started showing horses at age 13, and enjoyed barrel racing and powder puff driving. She taught horseback riding lessons in Kissimmee for over 25 years.

Along with her loving husband Raymond Kaufman, of 48 years, Patricia is survived by; Sons, Robert (Samantha) Kaufman and Wade (Sandra) Kaufman; Granddaughter Kristina Bronson; Step Grandson, Jacob Robbins; Nieces, Nephews, family and friends that will miss her dearly.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, July 9, 2015 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Grissom Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will also be held at the Funeral Home on Friday, July 10, 2015 at 4:00pm, with Jay Avant officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sheriff’s Youth Ranches: P.O. Box 2000 Boys Ranch, FL 32064 and/ or Good Shepherd Hospice (Lakeland, FL): www.chaptershealth.org/giving

Arrangements for Patricia have been entrusted to the care of Grissom Funeral Home & Crematory.