Patricia Mudge

PATRICIA MUDGE, age 82, of Virgil Road, Dryden, NY went home to her Lord and Savior on May 27th after a lengthy respiratory illness. "Patti" was born February 11, 1927 to Mordello and Dorothy (Babcock) Munson of Virgil, NY. Patti moved to Dryden after her marriage to Perry Mudge with whom she would spend the next 63 years on the farm on Virgil Road. A graduate of the Famous Artists School of Connecticut, she was an accomplished artist and taught art to many area children. She was a master at and taught sewing, and made prom and wedding dresses. She enjoyed making, painting, and sewing the clothes for dolls. She held the title of Master Gardener and enjoyed operating her own business, Patti Mudge Greenhouses, for over 20 years. She was a 4-H leader for more than 35 years. Patti loved to sing, dance, go camping, laugh and spend time with her family. She was a member of the former theater group, The Dryden Footligters, and played several prominent roles in their productions. Patti was a member of the Dryden Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and AWANA programs. She would most wish to be remembered for her love and desire to serve her Savior.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Perry Mudge of Dryden; sons, Jim (Carolyn) Mudge, missionaries in the Solomon Islands and Dennis (Pat) Mudge of Florida; three daughters, Nikki (Eric) Akins of Florida, Lori Mudge also of Florida and Melissa (Mike) Sweeney of Cortland, twenty grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Al (Bev) and Russell Munson and a sister, Connie Bach.

A memorial service will be held at 8:00 PM Monday, June 1, 2009 at the Dryden Baptist Church, with Pastor Ronald Miller officiating. There are no calling hours. Memorial condolences may be sent to the Dryden Baptist Church, 138 Virgil Road, Dryden, NY 13053 or to the Cortland Christian Academy, 15 West Road, Cortland, NY 13045. Perkins Funeral Home is handling arrangements .