Patrice's obituary
Patrice Ramona Hester was born January 25th 1954 to Ruby Patricia
and Raymond Allen Moore in Baltimore Maryland. She is survived
by her daughters Nakisha, Quiana and Ariana, whom she shared
with her late husband Dino Hester. The eldest of 6, she is also
survived by her siblings Jachin, Misty, Joy and Darius and her niece
Sierra; along with many other extended family who lovingly knew
her as Shane.
Patrice was known and loved by many for her compassion and good
advice. Her natural ability for being a motherly figure and genuine
friend was felt by many. She shared a passion for singing with her
mother and passed on a natural talent for writing and a love of
science to her daughters. She always found peace tending to her
garden and the most joy spending time with family.
Her combination of skills and passions led her to a career as a
medical writer and reporter for NiH. After the birth of her daughters
she decided to change paths in order to homeschool her children
and build a lasting family bond. Her adventurous spirit inspired a
coast to coast move from Maryland to California via train and would
lead to many lasting friendships.
As a 3rd generation Witness, love of Jehovah was always at the
forefront of everything she did and believed. Her life goal was to
instill that in her children and to be reunited with her parents, sister
Caron, husband Dino, and her cousin Okima.
The impact she left on those who knew and loved her will be felt far
and wide as we eagerly await the day when we will see her again.