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She was born on June 27, 1930 and passed away peacefully on January 31, 2019 at the age of 88. She was a native of Baton Rouge, La. and resided in Zachary, La. She is preceded in death by parents Alpha Cox Harrell and Lawrence Hamilton Harrell and her son Michael Palmer, Grandson Steven Palmer and Great grandson Ian Palmer. She is survived by her son James Patrick (Jim Pat) Palmer and wife Rhonda and Jim's sister Karen Palmer Grzybowski. She will be missed as Granny Pat by her Grandchildren, Jeffrey Palmer & wife Lydia, Travis Palmer & wife Rachel, Jake Palmer & wife Amy. She also had ten Great-Grandchildren, Chris Haltom and Lukas, Dylan, Nick, Brady, Olivia, Sophie, Elise, Julia and Hogan Palmer. She was a graduate of Baton Rouge High School and retired as a Legal Secretary after many years of service. She loved live music and dancing, she had a green thumb and spent time growing many plants, admired hummingbirds, she enjoyed reading, shopping, watching the Travel Channel, swimming, fancy coffee, dressing up, collecting tea cups & tea pots and spending New Year's weekend with her dear friends Yvonne & Billie in New Orleans. The family also wishes to thank her life-long friend Yvonne & the late Billie Arellano for being such a big part of her life and we would also like to thank her devoted cousin Rose Louise Harrell for all of the time you spent with Pat over the years. Also, the family would like to thank the staff of Lane Nursing Home in Zachary for the care they had given her over the last few years. Visiting will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home at 825 Government Street in Baton Rouge on Friday, February 8, 2019 from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m., with a service following conducted by Oren Conner. Then she will be laid to rest at Roselawn Cemetery in Baton Rouge. Pallbearers will be James, Jeffrey, Travis and Jake Palmer and Mark Vicenik.
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When I was a kid growing up with Jim Pat I always thought Ms. Pat was the coolest mother in the neighborhood. May she rest in peace.
Henry Williams
February 7, 2019
I am so sad to hear about the passing of my beautiful friend! I remember all the good times and laughs we had together all those years! You were the best friend anyone could have and we shared many great times, laughs and some tears! You were so kind and sweet to everyone you met! I love you and will miss you the rest of my life. Rest in peace Ms. Pat in God's loving arms for entirety.
Kristine Crake
February 6, 2019
Rhonda and Jim Pat, I just heard about Ms. Pat and I am so sorry to hear this.... I first met her at a law firm and I will never forget that she could not get her dictation machine to work and asked me to help her. I looked over and it was not plugged in. I knew then we would be friends forever.. We had some great times. All of us girls will forever miss her....Godspeed and God Bless.
Connie Lemoine
February 6, 2019
Ms. Pat filled the hearts of many coworkers. I had the pleasure of meeting her while working for a law firm. We had many of nights out dancing, many suppers eating out, and she even spent a couple of Thanksgivings with my family. She was a wonderful person and will be missed.
Elizabeth Doyle
February 6, 2019
Our hearts hurt since you are gone. You were a great mom and mother in law. You were always kind and sweet. We love you and will miss you very much. Thank you for sharing your son with me the last 28 years that I have known you. God has his loving arms wrapped around you now. Rest in paradise with you other angels. Love you Granny Pat.
Rhonda & Jim Palmer
February 6, 2019
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