Patricia “Patty” Vreeland, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 7, 2022.

 

A native of Marion County, Kentucky, and a resident of Newport News, Virginia for 71 years; she was a devoted wife, loving mother, and doting grandmother; and she was loved and admired by her many friends and family. After raising her two children, she entered the workforce full-time and spent most of her working years at Bendix Corporation. She will be missed and fondly remembered forever.

 

Patty was preceded in death by her husband, George M. Vreeland, her parents, Foster R. and Martha G. Ramsey, and four brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Vreeland of Newport News; son, James Vreeland of Newport News; and granddaughter, Lee Vreeland of Newport News.

 

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at Denbigh Baptist Church, followed by a funeral service at

2:00 p.m. Burial will be held in Peninsula Memorial Park.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to An Achievable Dream, 10858 Warwick Blvd, Ste A, Newport News, VA 23601, or achievabledream.org/support. A scholarship will be established in her name to support An Achievable Dream graduate as they enter college.

 

A very special thank you to Joann Fanin (caregiver) for all her love and support.

 

Arrangements are under the care of Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd., 11144 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 2360