Patricia Elizabeth Donehoo Katnik, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated nurse, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, due to complications from hydrocephalus. She was 83 years old.

Patricia, known to her friends and family as "Patti," was born on November 17, 1940, at Piedmont Hospital, in Atlanta, Georgia to Haldon and Delta Donehoo. She spent her formative years in Roswell, Georgia alongside her sister, Barbara Donehoo Fink, and attended Roswell High School, where she enjoyed her time as a majorette.

After high school, Patricia pursued her passion for helping others by enrolling in nursing school. Despite many obstacles, she persevered and eventually earned her nursing degree in the early seventies. Her dedication to nursing was evident throughout her life, as she tirelessly cared for others in various capacities.

Patricia's career as a registered nurse spanned decades, during which she touched countless lives. Her work in oncology provided comfort and support to patients and families during some of their most challenging moments. Additionally, her dedication extended to home health care and advocacy work with CASA, where she continued to make a difference in the lives of foster children and their families. Following retirement, Patricia volunteered at Northside Hospital and loved talking to and assisting patients in blood transfusions. She enjoyed her free time with her husband, Billy.  Their house was always filled with love and plenty of laughter.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Patricia was deeply passionate about alternative medicine and pursued studies in various natural healing modalities. She pursued these interests with great enthusiasm, always seeking new ways to improve the well-being of those around her.

Patricia enjoyed many hobbies during her life including quilting, sewing, knitting, jewelry making, astrology, ballroom dance, horseback riding and caring for her many pets. 

Patricia is survived by her devoted husband, William Katnik (Billy), three children, Katherine Renee Haury Rush (Wayne), Tamara Michelle Haury and Michael Joseph Haury (Karen), Son in Law, Ben Buie as well as her grandchildren, Jamie Kohn, McKenzie Buie, Alexander Rush (Emily), Krystal Rush Russell (Matthew), Jordan Richey, Cameron Haury (Mandy), Jake Haury, Catherine Haury, great grandchildren, Lily and Brody Russell,  Step children Brad Katnik (Amy and grandchild, Nicole), Autumn Katnik, Marc Katnik and extended family. She is undoubtedly happy to be reunited with the loved ones who have passed before her including her daughter Pamela Elizabeth Haury (Ben), sister Barbara Donehoo Fink (Ed), her Mom and Dad and many beloved cousins. She will be remembered for her unwavering compassion, dedication to helping others, and her enduring legacy of kindness. Patti always had an Irish smile in her eyes and love in her hugs.

Patricia requested no formal ceremony take place. This Memorial page is an online resource for family and friends to remember her. Please share your tributes, memories, photos and condolences here. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Nurses Foundation or The Humane Society in her honor.

Patricia's wish was to be cremated. Thank you to West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory for their assistance and kindness.

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