Patrica Linda (Brown) Heyward was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the second of five children born to the late Harold N. Brown, Sr. and the late Mary Louise Gonzales Brown.
On Friday, October 13th, 2023, she left this earthly realm to take residence in heaven.
As a young child, she accepted Jesus Christ at the First Baptist church on Adams Street under Pastor Green. She received her formal education from Steelton Highspire School District and she was formerly employed by New Cumberland Army Depot, Mechanicsburg Naval Supply Depot and Weis Markets.
Patricia loved going to yard sales, playing her computer games and babysitting. Her life revolved around her grandchildren creating memories that lasted a lifetime. She loved being around family and friends and always leaves a lasting impression in the lives of the many people she touched.
Patricia was the wife of Elijah A. Heyward, Jr. celebrating their 56 years of life together on October 10th, 2023. From this union, they were blessed with two sons, Antoine Nicholas (Debra) and Creighton Anthony; four grandchildren, Bryan Hickman II, Dallas Brown, Austin Brown and Devon Brown.
She was preceded in death by her parents and leaves to treasurer precious memories by her sisters, Chloe Appleberry, Carole Proctor (Lacottis) and Frances Penn; her brother, Harold N. Brown Jr. and several nieces, great nieces, nephews, great nephews, great great nieces, great great nephews and family and friends who were blessed to have known her.
Patricia's life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2023 in the Chapel of the Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton with viewing and visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and burial in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Deborah Robinson sent Red and White Floor Basket for Patricia Heyward - October 25, 2023
Mayor Wanda R.D. Williams and her staff send their sincere condolences the family of Patricia Heyward who was an amazing woman.
Alverta L Harty sent Sweet Moments for Patricia Heyward - October 24, 2023
We didn't see each other often Cuz, but you will always be in my heart and memories. Love and condolences to the family. AlVerta
To The Brown and Heyward Families Deepest condolences to your family for your loss. The Robinsons
To The Brown and Heyward Families Deepest condolences to your family for your loss. May God bless you all with peace and comfort at this time.
Karolyn Bratcher Lewis and Family
Rest in peace, my friend Patsy now you are safe in his arms with our deepest sympathy and condolence to the family. God bless you all Carolyn Mosby CSelvey.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🌹
Mrs. Pat was truly an Angel on Earth. She took my daughter, Janaya and I under her wings and treated us as if we were family. Her smile was contagious! We love and miss her so much! I pray that all her family and friends find peace and comfort in the memories that shared with her. - Love, Jenise and Janaya
A wonderful lady. The love she had for her grandchildren was amazing. I met her when Dallas was young. She treated me as if she has always known me. Prayers to her Family.
Sincere condolences to the entire family. May all of your memories sustain you in the days to come and purposely cause you to Smile. Beverly Bowman Thomas
Miss Pat was the most beautiful woman that I had the pleasure of working with no one can match her worth ethic. Once school was out. If we didn't get her ahead of time she be like I'm sorry I got my grandkids. I can't do it unless we can take them with us Always was OK with her taking the grandkids with her. I'm definitely gonna miss Miss Pat to her family. My condolences to you guys.
My condolences & prayers to the family of Ms Pat. She was a wonderful woman. I'll miss seeing her at the games.❤️🤍 Michelle
My prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏 and condolences to the family, may God bless your family.
Ms. Fatima and family,
My prayers and condolences are with the family, and friends of Mrs.Pat. May God strengthen all of you in these trying times.
I want to express my sincere condolences to the family !!PCCMQB
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