Patricia Ellen Craddock, federal retiree
Patricia Ellen Craddock passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at her home in Milton. She was born in Washington, D.C., Dec. 27, 1956, to Francis Jr. and Janette Showalter.
Patricia graduated from Suitland High School in May 1974. In 1975, Patty began her federal career of 43 ½ years at the Department of Treasury. After several years, she moved to the Department of Interior, and during that time she completed several certifications to advance her career at Strayer College. She then moved to the Department of the Navy, finishing her federal career at the Department of Homeland Security in 2018. Then, Patricia, her husband, and Henry retired to Milton.
Patricia married her beloved husband, Samuel Lee Craddock Sr., Dec. 29, 1983, in LaPlata, Md. In 1989, she began rescuing retrievers, a total of five, and sadly, Henry will be her last rescue. She loved her dogs. She enjoyed walking and jazzercize, where she made many great friends. In 2020, she began surf-fishing and loved to drive her Jeep onto the beach. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all whose lives she has touched.
Patricia was preceded in death by her father, Francis M. Showalter; and her brother, Claude E. Showalter Sr. She is survived by her devoted husband, Samuel Lee Craddock Sr. of Milton; her mother, Janette Rose Showalter of Mechanicsville, Md.; stepson, Samuel Lee Craddock Jr. of Lexington Park, Md.; brother, Francis A. Showalter of Nanjemoy, Md.; sisters, Carolyn I. (Albert) Petrillo of Lake Suzy, Fla., Teresa M. Hampton of Mechanicsville, and Janette (Tim) English of Lexington Park, Md.; and seven nephews, five nieces, 10 great-nephews, nine -nieces, as well as one great-great-niece.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, lls.org; or The Labrador Retriever Rescue, lrr.org.
A Celebration of Life will be held from noon to 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, at American Legion Post 238, 6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville, Md.
