Patricia Ellen Brush, 59, of Raleigh, NC peacefully passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 after her battle against Neuroendocrine Carcinoma, which later led to heart disease. She was the daughter of the late Russell and Jane Brush.

Patricia was born February 14th, 1961 in Huntington, NY. She grew up in Greenlawn, NY and attended Syracuse University, where she graduated in 1983 with a Telecommunication Management degree. Most recently, Pat was working for a pharmaceutical company in Research Triangle Park as a bookkeeper.

Pat loved the beach and the outdoors, specifically Raven Rock State Park. She spent her free time taking pictures of wildlife, as well as exploring new parks with her dogs and kids. She enjoyed thrifting and antiquing with her close friends. Pat loved watching her daughters play sports as they grew up, and was thankful for the friendships she made along the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Jane Brush.

Her life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children: Dana and Kari Nadler of Raleigh, NC; ex-husband, Jay Nadler of Cary, NC; sister, Joyce Brush Williams of Miramar, FL; sister, Robin (Chuck) Brush Kummelehne of Fort Lauderdale, FL; and brother, Peter Brush of Reno, NV. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, cousins, friends, and her beloved pets.

A memorial service will be held Friday, March 20, 2020 at the Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Pat to the Flying Fur Animal Rescue, https://flyingfuranimalrescue.org/, or the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation, https://netrf.org/. The family is grateful to Doctors and Nurses at UNC Hospitals who helped her throughout her battle.