Bonnie Jo Patten

Bonnie Jo Patten, 69, of Elmira, NY passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Bonnie was predeceased by her parents, Jessie and Gerald O. Manchester Jr.; andsister-in-law, Elaine Manchester. Bonnie was survived by her loving daughter, Kimberly E. Patten; brothers, Gerald (Linda VanNess) Manchester of Elmira, Robert (Nora) Manchester of Pine City; several loving nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Peggy Ford; former husband, Edward Patten; and many devoted friends. Bonnie was a volunteer of the American Red Cross. She was also an active member of a transplant support group. She was a dedicated mother, a loyal friend and a loving sister and aunt. Bonnie’s Christmas cookies were well known by everyone she loved. Services will be private. Friends and family are all invited to the Southport Fire Department, 1001 Carl St, Elmira, NY to celebrate Bonnie’s life on Monday, January 4, 2016 at 3 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elmira Chapter of the American Red Cross, 911 Stowell Street, Elmira, NY 14901 and the Center for Organ Recovery and Education (C.O.R.E), 204 Sigma Drive, Ridc Park, Pittsburg, PA 15238. Bonnie’s guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com