Patti was the eldest of four children and grew up in Gardiner. She graduated from Reedsport High School and married Henry Fryer. They moved from Reedsport to Scottsburg and had two children, Brian and Robin. Patti enjoyed spending time with her four grandchildren. She loved music going to numerous concerts and collecting music. Patti also liked cars and attending car shows with Henry. She also owned numerous Mustangs. She was a lifelong member of St John’s Catholic Church and was active in church life.

Patti is survived by her husband, Henry; son, Brian and wife, Betty; daughter Robin Moore and husband, Scott; and four grandchildren, Miranda and McKenzie Moore and William and Elizabeth Fryer.