Patricia Teresa Pardue

Patricia Teresa Rakowski Pardue, 56, of Bedford, died Thursday, September 30, 2010 in Bedford Memorial Hospital. Born July 27, 1954 in New York, a daughter of the late Monika Rakowski and Bruno Francis Rakowski.

 Patricia was a member of Bedford Presbyterian Church.

 In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Raymond Pardue. She is survived by two brothers, Peter Rakowski of Pennsylvania and Paul Rakowski of Florida; mother-in-law Kathryn Vernon Pardue of Bluefield, VA; brothers and sisters-in-law Roger and Anna Pardue, Gary and Harriett Pardue, four nieces, Jennifer K. Rakowski of Pennsylvania and Kimberly M. Webb of Maryland; Dee Dee O\"™Connell and husband, Michael and Mary Elizabeth Pardue, a step-nephew, Michael Derise of Maine.

 Memorial Contributions may be made to Bedford Presbyterian Church, 105 West Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523

  A celebration of Patricia\"™s life will be conducted at Bedford Presbyterian Church, Monday, October 11, 2010 at 6:00 PM with the Rev. John Salley officiating.

 To send condolences, please visit www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com. Arrangments by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.

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