Patricia Ellen Holland, known affectionately as Pat, passed away peacefully at the age of 75, in St. Joseph, Missouri, on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
She was born on October 8, 1949 to Dwight Dale Hughs and Leota Irene Flaggard in Smithville, Missouri.
Pat will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Tiffany Holland of St. Joseph, Missouri, and her son, Nick Gardiner from Colorado. Her memory will be also treasured by her grandson, Koby Holland-Hoffman, and a community of extended family members and dear friends.
Pat reunites in eternal peace with her parents, her husband, Tom Michael Holland, with whom she shared an enduring love since their marriage on September 29, 1983, her son, Michael Gardiner, her siblings, and her treasured pets who were her constant companions throughout her life.
A devoted homemaker, Pat cherished the time spent infusing her home with the aromas of her delightful cooking and the beauty of her handcrafted creations. She approached life with a philosophy of self-reliance and embracing challenges on her own terms.
Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
