Barbara G. Patchen

February 10, 1948 - May 9, 2022

Barbara "Bunny" G. Patchen, born in Chicago, IL on February 10, 1948, resident of Miami Lakes, has sadly passed away. She was the beloved wife of Brian Patchen and the loving mother of Heather, Brian Jr., and Bridgette. Bunny, as she was called by her loved ones and friends, was also the dear sister to Thomas Gawlik, as well as the cherished grandmother to Gia Rose, Dominic Brian, and Lucia Lily. She was an amazing baker and cook, as well as a master creator of beautiful needlepoint work, and would often be found spending time with her family. Bunny will truly be missed by all those whose light she shed onto them. Afterglow - Anon I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I'd like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun; Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.