Patricia Ann Cumming, 89, of Grand Island died Friday, May 1, 2015 at Tiffany Square in Grand Island.

Patricia was born November 6, 1925 to Fred Thomas and Ethelyn Margaret (Lawrence) in St. Louis, MO. She grew up on a farm in Nance County, NE. She graduated valedictorian from St. Edward High School in 1942. During those years she aspired to be an actress, dancer, and author. After high school she attended Hastings Business College and worked as a clerk and stenographer.
On September 27, 1942, she was united in marriage to Orville Wendell Cumming in Smith Center, KS. Their adventure lasted 67 years. Their first years were spent living at a variety of posts during enlistment times of World War II and Korea, but then settled to live in Hastings and Grand Island for the remainder of their lives.

Patricia was an avid reader and enjoyed textiles, sewing and quilting. She received special awards from Hall County and Nebraska State Fair over the years. One of her last desires was to create a quilt to win a blue ribbon. Although her sight and dexterity where not as they once were; she was always engaged in the creative process and planning of her projects.

Her family loved her fried chicken and apple pie, but most of all will miss her sense of humor and wit. Her desire was to depart this life with grace and dignity, which encompassed all that she was to all who knew her.

Patricia is survived by three children: Jody Nissen of Hampton, NE, Lisa Cumming of Lemon Grove, CA, Michael Cumming of Wichita, KS; grandchildren: Jacob (Rachel) Nissen of Laredo, TX, Justine (Jason) Erickson of Lincoln, NE, Joseph (Michaela) Nissen of York, NE,Joshua (Sydney) Nissen of York, NE, Jesse Nissen of Crete, NE, Jedidiah Nissen of Urbandale, IA, Jacqueline Nissen of Wichita, KS; 5 great grandchildren; and sisters: Gayle Werner and Dora J. Fowler.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Orville in 2009; and brothers: William Collins, and Larry Collins.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Hall County Park West Schimmer Dr. Pavilion 3. According to Patricia's wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no viewing.In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Breast Cancer Society.