Patricia E. (Hart) Fureigh

Patricia E. (Hart) Fureigh, 77, of Oscoda, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at her home. Born December 2, 1945, to William and Marjorie (Murray) Smith in Los Angeles, CA, she was raised throughout the country as a part of a US Air Force family. On March 7, 1964, she married Paul Hart in Mikado. They moved to Mikado in 1995. Paul preceded her in death on February 16, 2007. Pat was a devoted caregiver, who enjoyed a career in nursing. She loved family gatherings and entertaining her friends. In August 2014, Pat married Joseph Fureigh in Mikado. They were residents of Oscoda. He preceded her in death in February 2022. Pat was a member of the Community of Christ Church in Mikado. She was a member of the Mikado and Oscoda American Legion, and of the Oscoda VFW. Pat is survived by two children, Sue (Jeff) Quin and Paul II (Christina) Hart, two foster children, David Raiger and Judi Yacobelli, five grandchildren, Michael Birrell, Catie Birrell, Dylan (Jill) Hart, Leah Hart, and Jerri-Lynn Quin, one great grandson, Wesley Hart, two sisters, Jaquiline Boss and Laurel (Ed) Musgrove,, and two brothers, Steven ( Debra) Lackie, and Martin Lackie. She was preceded in death by her brother Paul Lackie. Pat is at Gillies Funeral Home, where visitation will take place Friday, January 20, 2023 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Visitation will continue Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 11:00AM until the funeral service at 1:00 PM at Community of Christ Church in Mikado. Rev. Char McGuire will officiate. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Patricia E. (Hart) Fureigh, please visit our flower store.