Patricia Hodel's Obituary
Patricia Hodel, age 62, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Patricia was born August 23, 1959 in Lincoln, Nebraska, to her parents, Edwin Johnston and Mary Eileen (O'Donnell) Miller. She married Eugene Hodel on July 3, 1993, in Switzerland.
She is survived by Eugene Hodel, husband,
Debbie and Ron Richter-Miller, sister and spouse,
Riley and Micheal Richter, nephew and partner,
Jill and Chris Paxman-Richter and family, niece and spouse,
Michelle Sloderbeck-Miller, sister,
Drew Sloderbeck and family, nephew,
Monica Miller and family, sister.
Patricia is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Randy Miller and Jimmy Miller, her niece Sidney Sloderbeck and her nephew Jay Miller.
Patricia is remembered as an outgoing, fun-loving, energetic and strong-willed woman who loved shaping beauty through her profession as a cosmetologist and later as Manager and Supervisor of beauty salons as well as in her spare time through the creation of colorful artwork. She cherished the company of people, dearly loved her dogs, was passionate about cooking and enjoyed traveling. Latter made her move abroad to Switzerland and Chile where, thanks to her open, free spirited and warmhearted being, she easily connected with other people and made friends.
Unfortunately, her life was interrupted several times by significant illnesses, which she faithfully endured but which gradually narrowed the circle of her life significantly. She ultimately lost the battle with her illnesses but through it was relieved from all the pain and suffering.
May her shining soul rest in eternal peace.
The celebration of Patricia’s life will take place on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at 11:00 am, at the Rose Chapel Mausoleum at Floral Haven, 6500 South 129th East Ave, Broken Arrow, OK.
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