Patricia Sue (Ferguson) Cooke, 86, of Bradenton, FL passed away after an extended illness. Patricia was born in Columbus Ohio to the late Thomas and Lucille (Stevens) Ferguson. Patricia graduated from Lash High School Class of 1953. Patricia went on to graduate from Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio in 1957. Upon graduating Patricia was a secretary for Mosaic Tile, she also worked for Ohio Department of Health. In her early years, she was very active as an officer for the Junior League as well as an officer for Welcome Wagon. She was a Girl Scout leader and secretary/coordinator for Perelman's Jewelry store in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Patricia moved to Florida in 1978, where she finished her career as the Executive Secretary to the Chief Accountant at Tropicana Products Inc. Patricia became very active as a Cruise Director for Premier Cruise lines. She was a master gardener. After retiring she volunteered at Manatee Memorial Thrift Shop. She was very active in her church. Patricia was a friend to many. She loved life. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Erika Pennachio of Hellam, Pennsylvania; her son, H. Christian Pangels and his fiancee, LeeAnn of Yorkana, Pennsylvania; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two greatgreat-grandsons; and her two very good friends; George Prediger and Karin Miller. Patricia was proceeded in death by her parents; her son in-law, David P. Vanazia; her grandson, David C. Vanazia; her first husband, Heinz J. Pangels;, her second husband, Robert Cooke; and her longtime companion, John Walton.