Obituary

Patrice Jeannette Lankford was born on September 27, 1980, in Baltimore Maryland to the proud parents of Edward J. and Yvette D. (Mack) Lankford. She entered the arms of the Lord on May 22, 2024.

Patrice received her education in the Baltimore city public school system, where she attended Westside Elementary School, West Baltimore Middle School, where she graduated valedictorian, later being blessed as a Western High School Dove earning her diploma in 1998. While there she met numerous friends and formed many unbreakable bonds. Patrice went on to further her education in Sociology at UMES as well as Towson University.

Patrice worked numerous jobs, including working with her mother in retail, becoming a bank teller, working in Sinai Hospital’s Emergency Room, and working for Care First’s Customer Service Department for 13yrs. Patrice was known for her kind, quiet, sometimes shy personality. If you could not reach Patrice, it was always because she was on a trip with her Aunts Katherine, Marion, Elsie, Dee, or with her aunt Cheryl, or at a mall. Her passion for shopping and traveling could be seen through her top-tier dressing.

December 2016, Patrice’s entire outlook on life changed when she gave birth to her one and only heartbeat, Amir. Patrice took pride in becoming a mom taking trips with her son but most of all, introducing him to Christ. One day Patrice wanted to use her aunt Cheryl timeshare in Florida. Her aunt replied if you come to church, I’ll let you use it. She came to church and on that day, she became a member of Canaan Baptist church. Under the leadership of the Late Great Dr. Russell E. Groves, she served faithfully on the Flower Circle, and as an assistant Sunday School Teacher where she served, learned and assisted her aunt Cheryl. Under the new leadership of Pastor Christopher Brown, she served as the secretary for the church Patrice served her church well for over 20 years.

Patrice was proceeded in death by Great Grandparents, Grandparents Samuel Sr., & Corinthia Lankford, Yvonne Mack, Aunt Phyllis, Uncle Damien. Great Aunt Katherine, Maron, & Elsie.

Patrice leaves to mourn Son Amir Coates, Mother Yvette Lankford, Father Edward Lankford, stepmother Tyra Lankford, sister Taylor, nephew Sirius, aunts: Cheryl, Elnora, and Deverla, uncles Samuel Jr. (Yvonne), Darryl, Leroy (Tracey), Troy all of Baltimore, and Vance of Chicago. Great aunt Marie Bull of California, special cousin Erika (Norman), Godson Jordan Wiggins, special friend Mr. Joseph “Joe”, lifelong friends Essence, Jennifer & Tammy as well as a host of cousins, friends, and co-workers are left with cherished memories.