Patricia A. Highlander, 87 of Staunton, passed away at 2:46 PM on Monday, April 28, 2025, at her residence in Staunton. She was born on September 28, 1937, in Worden, the daughter of the late Walter A. and Cleo (Buehnemann) Blotevogel.
She married Kenneth O. Highlander on October 6, 1962, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Worden and he passed away on October 12, 2000. Pat was employed as a secretary for Zion Lutheran Church and School in Staunton for 25 years from 1974 to 1999 and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton. She loved arts and crafts, and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by two sons, Kenny (Kathy) Highlander of Lafayette, LA and Brian (Angie) Highlander Sr. of Staunton; three grandchildren, Casey (Joey) Bridges of Staunton, Brian (Brittnie) Highlander Jr. of Staunton, and Kayla Highlander of Lafayette, LA; four great grandchildren, Bentlie, Connor, Brian III, and Blakelen; one brother, Walter D. (Nancy) Blotevogel of Worden; and multiple nieces and nephews.
Visitation from 4:30 to 7 PM on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton and again from 10 to 11 AM on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton with Pastor Phil Girardin officiating. Private burial will be held at a later date in Worden Lutheran Cemetery in Worden.
Memorials are suggested to either Zion Lutheran Church or School in Staunton or to the charity of the donor’s choice.