Patricia Anderson Burke, 80, a lifelong native of Pensacola, passed peacefully in her home on Sunday, October 29, 2017. She was a wonderful mother and friend.

She taught her daughters the value of hard work and the importance of a warm and inviting front porch. Spending time there with family, friends and beloved pets was one of her favorite things to do.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Burke; two brothers, William "Buddy" Anderson, Jr. and Joseph "Terry" Anderson.

Survivors include her brother, Larry Farrell Anderson of Harrisburg, VA; three daughters, Lannie Fisher of Davidson, NC, Katherine Pair of Charlotte, NC and Shelley Tench of Evanston, IL; as well as eight grandchildren, Audrey Fisher Stolz, Kaitlin Roberts, Addison, Kinsey and Henry Tench, and Cy, Charlotte, and Maevis Pair.

Visitation will be held 5-7pm Friday, November 3, 2017 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, 2276 Airport Blvd, Pensacola, FL. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00am Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel, 19 S. Palafox, St., Pensacola, FL, with Fr. Joe Callipare celebrant. Interment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery (“G” & Belmont St.).

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in honor of Mochi to the Pensacola Humane Society, Attn: Web Donations, 5 N. “Q” St., Pensacola, FL 32505.