I was asked to post this for Patty's family. So sad. :cry: "Patricia Ann Nilan, 49, of Santa Rosa Beach, FL, left this world on Monday, June 8, 2009. Her friends and family will gather for a memorial service on Sunday, June 14, at 7:00 a.m., along Grayton Beach, a place that gave her tremendous peace. Patty lived in Santa Rosa Beach for the past 10 years, and was owner-operator of "Beach Eats," a gourmet deli. She found her niche in culinary ventures and delighted in preparing and serving delicious meals to her friends. She enjoyed the beach and the laid-back lifestyle of this area. She is survived by her mother, Eleanor Nilan, of Stone Mountain, GA, sisters Diane Nilan of Lisle, IL; Sue Wanzer (Chuck) of Blowing Rock, NC; brothers Michael (Ann) and Christopher (Colleen) of Atlanta, GA; and nieces Christen and McKenna; and nephews William, Christopher, Drew, Patrick, Michael, Taylor and Keller. Bill Nilan, Patty's father, preceded her in death in October 2008. Her 2 beloved rescue dogs, Schmoozer and Tigger were by her side all the way to the end. The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be made to HEAR US Inc. ([url=http://www.hearus.us]Hear Us : Ending Homlessness[/url]), Diane's nonprofit organization that helps homeless families."
