Patricia Jo Braman

Patricia Jo Braman, age 57, of Ithaca, died Thursday, September 13, 2012, at her home in North Star Township.

Patti was born February 17, 1955, in Carson City, the daughter of George and Margaret Jean (Shunk) Zamarron.  She married Kipp Braman in Ithaca on September 1, 1973.

Patti loved her family, and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.  She was a lover of animals, especially horses, and took her children to shows all over the states when they were small.  She was a great cook and also loved to sew.  She was a hard worker who enjoyed people and involved herself with her community serving in 4-H, the Pompeii United Methodist Church and as a member of the Gratiot County Sheriff’s Posse.

Patti is survived by her husband, Kipp; her father, George Zamarron, of Ithaca; her children, Josh Braman of Lansing, Jenifer (Steven) Taylor of Olivet, and Jacob (Lacie) Braman of Ithaca; four grandchildren, Samantha Taylor and Kylea, Karley, and Khloe Braman; her brothers and sisters, Debra Berry of Birch Run, Randy (Judy) Zamarron of Ithaca, Robert (Shelley) Zamarron of Ithaca, Rebecca Showalter of Midland, Cindra (Kyle) Nash of Beaverton, Rodney (Robin) Zamarron of Jennison, and Richard Zamarron of Utah; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, September 16, at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca, with Pastor Ried Martin and Pastor Bill Bye officiating.  Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Saturday at Barden Funeral Home.  Memorial Contribtions may be made to the Gratiot County Fair for Youth, Pardee Cancer Treatment Fund of Gratiot or to the  Pompeii United Methodist Church.