Patricia Lee Grudenich, 54, passed away July 30, 2025. She was born in Newport News, VA the daughter of Diane Lynn Perecko and the late Carl Edward Nowell III.  Patricia was fiercely dedicated to her family as well as rescuing all the animals of the world.   She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Donna Yung and in-laws George and Betty Drake.

In addition to her mother, Patricia is survived by daughters, Amber E. Cross (Steven), Kourtney G. Read; grandchildren, Madison, Sawyer, Daniel, River, Maeve, Walker; sister, Cassie E. Roe (Kyle); brother-in-law, William Drake (Marlene); grandfather, Don Yung; step-father, Stephen Perecko; aunt, Deborah Kethley; nieces and nephews,  Kirsten, Michael, Chase, Selene, Kyran; great niece and nephew, Riley, Colby; and her beloved dog, "Kylie".

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., at Parr Funeral Home and Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, VA 23434 with Rev. Pastor Greg Gray officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Suffolk Humane Society, 412 Kings Fork Road, Suffolk, VA 23434.  Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.