Patricia D. Berkley

Patricia Diane Berkley was born on September 22, 1952 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Ruth Atkinson and Aaron Berkley, Sr. After a brief illness, she departed this life on September 26, 2024.

Pat as she was affectionately known, was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System, graduating from Northern High School. She later furthered her education, receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree from Morgan State University.

Pat held numerous jobs during her lifetime, including telephone operator, bar maid (from east to west, where she made so many friends), The Dawson Center and her last job before retirement at New Antioch Baptist Church of Randallstown.

As a child, Pat accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and attended St. Ann Catholic Church with her foster family (The Fentresses) who loved and cared for her dearly.

Growing up Pat loved and participated in many sports; basketball, track and field and softball.  She continued playing softball as an adult, playing bad catcher for “Nornie’s Angels”.  She was the Life of the Party! Not only was she dressed to the nines but once she arrived, she danced the night away. Whether on the dance floor by herself or with one of her many dance partners, Pat always drew a crowd that would cheer her on. Lastly, Pat was a true comedian! After making you laugh, her favorite saying was “I’m going to start charging you for these laughs”.

Preceding her in death, siblings: Samuel Berkley, Larry White, Paulette Chambers and Maurice Saunders.

Pat leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Renee Floyd, Stephen James, Jr., Akeem Myers (Keamba) and Avida Myers; grandchildren, Candice, Tavoia, Stephanie, Kimera, Sasha, Stephen, III, Stephon, Sydney, Symphany, Kimyra, Saniya, Skylar, Kimya, Panther, Stessi and Steven, Jr.; great grandchildren, Khamil, Chase, Kamari, Three and Callan; sisters, Gwendolyn Finch, Sheila Sule-Gold (David), Deborah Fentress and Sharon Kinard; brothers, Aaron Berkley, Jr. (Reina) and Charles Berkley; special cousin, Deborah Ash; goddaughter, Phyllis Smith; godsons, David Polk and Timothy Brandon ;goddaughter, Kimberly Victoria-Gwynn; bonus sons, Tysi Alston, Keith Brown, Sammie Clowney, Rahmani Elalikhidr, Marcus Floyd, Michael Lee, Darnell Lessane, Dwan Lewis, Anthony Overton and Jomar Wormley; caregivers Grace Vincent and Isatu Keita; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends who all held a special place in her heart.