Patricia “Patsy” Fairchild Costis, age 89, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Bluefield, WV, passed away on March 23, 2022 at Christiana Hospital in Newark.
She was born in 1932 to the late Joseph and Frances (nee Church) Fairchild. Patsy was a graduate of Bluefield High School Class of 1950 and then furthered her education by attending Bluefield College Business School. She was the Executive Secretary in the International Department at DuPont in Wilmington. After retirement, she worked for Rollins for about 5 years.
Patsy was a member of the Wilmington Camera Club, Woodside Hills Civic Association, devoted and active member of Rivercross Fellowship Church-she was involved in many ministries during her lifetime. Devoted wife, friend, lover of animals and Jesus. She will be missed by all who knew her. She and her husband Gus were avid travelers around the world.
She is predeceased by her beloved husband Gus T. Costis in 2017. Survived by her step-daughter Candace (Rick) Costis Ball, step-son Dean (Thao) Costis, nieces Cathy (Barry) Perelman, Jennifer (Stuart) Reese, Linda Morgan, friends the Caroselli family: Mike, Martina, Nikki, Max, and Madeline (Steve) Hollar, and many other friends.
Contributions can be made to RiverCross Fellowship, 77 McCullough Dr. # 2, New Castle, DE 19720 or Summit United Methodist Church. 554 Old Summit Bridge Road, Middletown, DE 19709
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