Patricia "Pat" Perkins Lape's obituary , Passed away on March 4, 2026 in Gainesville, Florida

Patricia "Pat" Perkins Lape

August 18, 1938 - March 4, 2026 (87 years old)

Gainesville, Florida

Patricia "Pat" Perkins Lape's obituary , Passed away on March 4, 2026 in Gainesville, Florida

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Forest Meadows Funeral Home

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Patricia "Pat" Perkins Lape

August 18, 1938 - March 4, 2026 (87 years old)

Gainesville, Florida

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Patricia Perkins Lape Obituary

The passing of Patricia Perkins Lape (Gainesville, Florida) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 4, 2026 at the age of 87. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Patricia Perkins Lape to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Marshall Perkins (Jim) and Mary Clay Perkins; and her sisters, Kathy Lanning (Hoy) and Julia Annette Perkins. She is survived by: her husband Bob; her children, Robert, Jr. (Sandra) and Sharon Barwick (Eric); her grandchildren, Brandon Lape, Scott Harrison (Olivia), Brooke Wain (Josh) and Brittany Chestnut (Dakota); her great grandchildren, Christian Lape, Aaron Lape, Garrett Harrison, Jesse Dakota Chestnut and McKinlee Harrison; and her brother Jim Perkins (Paula).

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Forest Meadows Funeral Home



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March 7, 2026

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“Pat was such a kind and caring lady who made everyone feel loved. Our love and prayers are with all of you!”


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First Baptist Church of Gainesville
14105 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606

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