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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Patricia Ann
Gavin-Onumonu
Jan 1, 1953 — Sep 17, 2022
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Patricia Ann Gavin Onumonu passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Saint Clare's Dover Hospital at the age of 69. Patricia was born to Henry Sampson Gavin and Loretta Elizabeth Robinson Gavin on
January 1, 1953 in Clinton, North Carolina. She was the oldest of three children.
Patricia was a longtime resident of New Jersey residing in both the southern and northern portions of the state for sixty five of her sixty nine years.
She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Camden, NJ where she was part of the band's color guard team. She went on to attend and graduate from Glassboro State College (now known as Rowan University) with a Bachelor's degree in Education and Teaching.
She was united in marriage with Onie "Ike" Onumonu, and to this union two beautiful children were born.
She worked as an accounting professional for over 20 years before retiring from the field.
Patricia was a devout christian, loved the lord, and was involved in the church all her life. She grew up as a member of the Baptist Temple Church in Camden, NJ where she served as a Sunday school and vacation bible school teacher. She was also a member of the senior choir as well as the usher board. After relocating to northern NJ she found her new church home in Community Baptist Church where she served as a member of the ushers ministry.
She was a lover of crafting and an avid crocheter. She loved to crochet handmade blankets for members of the family.
Patricia was preceded in death by her father and mother Henry S. Gavin and Loretta E. Gavin, as well as her sister, brother, and aunt, Henrietta Alane "Lanie" Privott, Bernard Gavin, and Luellen Robinson-Kirby.
She is survived by Onie Onumonnu (spouse, divorced), her children Ntianu Nicole Onumonu and Samson Onumonu (Melissa McKnight). Her grandchildren Veronica E. Onumonu-Barton, Jayden Altine, and Alina Onumonu. Her brother-in-law Calvin Privott Sr. Her nieces, nephews, and Godchildren Calvin "CJ" Privott Jr. (Jasmine Privott), Adam Privott, Cherie Privott (Donnie Gilmore), and April Privott. Her aunts Thelma Fredrick and Feeney Merle Robinson. She is also survived by a host of cousins, additional family, and friends.
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