Patricia "Patti" (Cox) Church's Obituary
Patricia "Patti" (Cox) Church, 74, of Alliance, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at 11:12 am at Community Care Center. She was born on May 21, 1940 in Alliance, and lived in the Alliance and Homeworth areas all of her life. A 1957 graduate of Goshen High School, she was also a graduate of the National Beauty College in 1959. Patti was a beautician for over 50 years, and was the owner of the Alliance Beauty College. She was a Past President, Historian and State Financial Secretary for Local Affiliate #28052 of the National Cosmetology Association of Ohio. A member of the First Christian Church, Patti enjoyed helping with their yard maintenance. She was also a former member and Past President of the Homeworth Lions Club and had been a previous recipient of the "Lion of the Year" award. After her retirement, she was employed by the University of Mount Union as a security officer for over 10 years and enjoyed mentoring students from the university. She was also a member of the Ohio Council of Private Schools. Survivors include her two sons, Allen (Barbie) Church of Alliance and Wayne Robert Bob (Holly) Church of Alliance; six grandchildren, Chad, Amber, Zachariah, Kari Lynn, Cavron, and Alaina; three great-grandsons, Carter, Kaiden & Xander; her brother, Richard C. Oyster; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Randall Lewis Randy Church; her mother, Dorothy Cox-Oyster-Bailey; and her father, Millis Cox. A Memorial Service will be held at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 4:00 p.m., with Sue DeHoff, of First Christian Church, officiating. Interment will take place at Highland Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.
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