Patti entered her eternal realm July 22, 2013. No services per her request. She will be cremated and divided among friends and family. Born Jan. 23, 1949, in Piedmont, SC, to William and Bernice Nation, now deceased. Survived by her spouse, Mark of 46 years, sister and brother in law Anne and Ray Fortner, niece June Cane, grand-niece Ashleanne Cane and mother in law Agnes DeAntonio. She was an Artist, Lover, Friend, Confidant, Sweet, Gentle, Confident, in your face, part Native American and all woman.