Patsy Larrimore

Patsy Gadd Larrimore (Pat), 87, of Glen Burnie, MD passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home on November 30, 2020.  Pat was born on February 18, 1933 in Knoxville, TN to the late Harry C. and Frances P. Gadd.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Walter E. Larrimore, Sr. in 2008.  Pat and Walter raised their family in Linthicum, MD.  Pat is survived by her children, Patricia J. Titus, Walter E. Larrimore, Jr., and Beverly A. Calderon; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and eight of her twelve siblings.

Pat graduated from Central High School in Knoxville, TN, in 1951; received her RN degree from Church Home and Hospital School of nursing in 1954, a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1976, and 1977 respectively.  She was a member of the Hopkin’s chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society.

Pat had a long career as a clinical nurse, hospital administer, and executive in health care organizations.  She held positions at Johns Hopkins Hospital, South Baltimore General Hospital, Bon Secours Hospital, the Hospital for Sick Children in Washing DC, The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, several national hospital corporations and as a private consultant.  Pat served on the board of directors of multiple non-profit organizations.

Pat first retired to Palmer, Alaska, returning to Maryland in 2014, to be closer to her family.  Pat enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family, children and grandchildren, brothers and sisters, and friends.

Interment will at Glen Haven Memorial Park in a private service.