Mrs. Patricia Ann Lape

August 17, 1947 - March 25, 2022

Lape – Patricia “Pat” Ann Lape, age 74, of Keystone Heights, Florida passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent’s Clay County in Middleburg, Florida with her loving family by her side. Pat was born in Gainesville, Florida on August 17, 1947, to the late Gordon Parker and Dorothy Glisson Parker. She was raised in Gainesville where she resided while attending school. Later Pat married the love of her life, David William Lape, in 1989 and they enjoyed 33 years of happy marriage. Pat and David enjoyed their time in Jacksonville where they raised their sweet children. She was a devoted wife and loving mother whose main passion in life was her family. Pat took pride in tending to her family and their needs and thoroughly enjoyed being a homemaker. In 1996, they made Keystone Heights their forever home where they had a peaceful property and she enjoyed gardening. Pat enjoyed the aesthetics and sweet fragrance of her flowers and enjoyed the simpleness of country living. She loved her Lord and Savior and enjoyed attending the in-home assembly church which was of the Pentecostal faith. More than anything, Pat loved spending time with her family and making precious memories. She was preceded in her parents; sister, Linda Faye Parker; son-in-law, Michael Elliott; and sister-in-law, Dee Glisson. Pat is survived by her loving husband, David Lape of Keystone Heights, FL; children, Linda L. Elliott and Sharon P. Daugherty both of Keystone Heights, FL, Denise (Archie) Bennett of Callahan, and David Tetstone of Keystone Heights, FL; step-son, Christopher (Cherie Hodges) Lape of Jacksonville Beach, FL; brother, Kenneth Glisson of Keystone Heights, FL; grandchildren, Christopher, Joshua, Matthew, Chelsey (Ron), Amber (Matt), Eric, Becky, Michael, Stephen, Lydia, Riley, Alan, Brandon, Ryan, Kayla, David, and Caitlyn; and her great grandchildren, Jayden, Ronald “Little Ron”, Raiden, and Carson; along with numerous extended family members and friends who she loved dearly. A Graveside Celebration of Pat’s Life will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 11:00 am at Dedan Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services and Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel, Starke, Fl. 904-964-5757. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family’s guest book.