Patricia “Patty” Vollenwieder, a beacon of grace and compassion, passed peacefully on December 6, 2025, at home, with her daughters, Jasmine and Karisma, by her side. She was born on November 18, 1954. Patty’s legacy of love, selflessness, and service will live on through her countless contributions to her community and the many lives she touched.

A powerful force for good, Patty founded Community Engaged Payee Support in 1994 and dedicated her life to uplifting others through housing solutions, access to essential benefits, and pathways to recovery. Her boundless compassion opened doors for thousands of individuals, restoring dignity, hope, and purpose. The legacy of her work will continue to ripple outward, strengthening families and communities for generations to come.

Patty’s greatest lesson was her unwavering belief in accepting people exactly as they are. She lived with grace, empathy, and relentless forgiveness—values she demonstrated in every interaction and imparted to all who knew her.

She leaves behind her beloved daughters, Jasmine Vollenwieder and Karisma Harris, who will forever remember her as the best mother anyone could have. Jasmine treasures her memories of Patty and is committed to continuing her mother’s legacy of love and generosity. Karisma is the proud mother of two daughters, Faythe and Harmony, who lovingly called Patty “Grammy” and were her greatest joy and driving force.

In honor of Patty’s extraordinary life, a Celebration of Life service will be held on February 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Location details and online options will be shared once finalized.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to “In Loving Memory of Patty – A Memorial Fund.” This fund stands as a testament to Patty’s enduring legacy of compassion and service, so that we can celebrate and honor her life. Where we will gather to share memories, reflect on her impact, and come together in community with love, remembrance, and fellowship. We will share memories, Donations can be made here or directly to:  https://cepsonline.org/donate/ with no processing fees.  We extend our sincere gratitude to all who have supported Patty’s family during this time of loss, and we thank you in advance for your contributions to the memorial fund. May Patty’s life continue to inspire us to live with compassion, generosity, kindness, love, and joy. 

Patty Vollenwieder was a woman of immense grace and boundless compassion. Her legacy will forever reflect her generous spirit and unwavering love and space she held for others greatness. She will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Rest in peace, Patty. Thank you for all you gave us. We love you.

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