Patricia Patten

Patricia (Pat) Diane Patten, 83, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Herbert and Isabelle Patten on August 24, 1943.

Pat was a beloved wife, sister, aunt and friend to many.

Pat was preceded in death by her husband, John Francis Coder, her brother, Donald Patten, and her nephew, Rudolph (Rudy) Patten. Pat married John in May 1986 and enjoyed their life together in the Bay Ridge community, Annapolis. Pat loved her family; she enjoyed her frequent calls with her brother Donald and sister in law, Nancy. She adored her two nieces, Patrica (Patty) Patten Jörwall and Mabyn Patten Pappas, her grand niece Erin Patten-Gauss, and her two grand nephews Stavros and Augustino Pappas.

In February of 2024, Pat relocated to Louisville, Kentucky to be closer to her family.

Pat’s career was spent in the dental and medical fields. She was an aerobics instructor and spent many years working for the Anne Arundel County Public Library.

Pat volunteered at Wellness House of Annapolis, Maryland Therapeutic Riding, The Lighthouse Shelter, and she was active in her church, First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis.

A highlight in Pat’s life was accompanying John on a temporary work assignment to Luxembourg. She enjoyed living in Europe for two years, traveling on weekends and hosting family and many friends while living there.

Pat’s love for the outdoors, animals, and traveling was apparent to all who knew her. Pat looked forward to all seasons but cherished summer the most. She spent a portion of every summer in New England; New Hampshire, Vermont or Maine were her favorites. She was happiest visiting the artisan fairs, summer concerts, farmers markets, a morning cycle or late afternoon kayak paddle. Pat found joy in the simple pleasures in life; she had a unique way of making those that she cared about feel special. She was a wonderful soul and will be missed.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.