Patricia Annette Adkins age 76 passed away on December 27, 2022 At the Bakersfield Heart Hospital in Bakersfield, California. She was born on October 10, 1946 in Wenatchee, Washington To E.W. (Buck) and Margaret Tate. Patricia spent many years as a Nurse focusing the majority of her career with geriatric patients Going as far as becoming a wound care specialist in order to reduce The suffering of her patients, whom she loved and cared for deeply. She loved board games, especially Yahtzee and Scrabble. Patricia was Also an avid fan of Nascar and the Raiders football team. She loved To watch her team even if they did not win! Patricia is survived by her Children Gary (Pam) Briggs, Valeri (Jon) Gusman. And Tina (Sergio) Ayala, Her Sister Linda (John) Hoffer, Johnny (Glenda) Tate, Sandra Lawler, And Jerry ( Julie) Tate, 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren and Many nieces and nephews. Patricia was preceded in death by her Parents, E.W. and Margaret Tate and her grandson Devyne Briggs.