Patricia Ann Gwise, 85, passed away on 5 January 2025 in Leesburg FL. She was born in Utica, New York on 24 July 1939, the daughter of Leland and Helen Smith.
She grew up on a farm in Clayville, New York and graduated from Sauquoit Valley Central School, Sauquoit New York in 1957. After graduation she married and began life as a Navy wife. She held several positions during her career including nurse’s aide, secretary, administrative assistant, substitute school teacher, learning center manager and eventually testing center manager for the SEC where she was promoted to Area Manager responsible for testing center s in Atlanta, Birmingham, New Orleans, and Memphis. She enjoyed music and especially dancing. After she retired in 1997, she performed with two tap dancing groups and a clogging group who presented shows throughout the Melbourne Florida area.
Her other interests included crocheting, crossword and jigsaw puzzles and reading.
Patricia leaves behind her husband of 67 years Thomas Edward Gwise, four children – James Gerald Gwise, Rodham, New York; Tracy Lynn McCormick, Jefferson City, Missouri; Kelly Louise Hackett, Yalaha, Florida; and Ginger Marie Goodman, Hendersonville, Tennessee. Patricia had 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 9th, 2025, at Beyers Funeral Home, 1123 West Main Street, Leesburg, Florida 34748. The viewing will be held from 2pm to 3 p.m., followed by a short service starting at 3 p.m. Patricia will be laid to rest on Tuesday, January 14, at 1 p.m. at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Mims, Florida.