Patricia Ann Hitt, 76, of Hughesville, MD passed away May 8, 2016 at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD. She was born February 10, 1940 in Alabama to the late Robert E. Bass and Sarah Maude Taylor Bass.

On May 21, 1960, Patricia married her beloved husband, Thomas Edwin Hitt at Andrews Air Force Base Chapel. Together, they celebrated 56 wonderful years of marriage.

She dedicated over 31 years of employment at Giant Food, Inc. as a talented and creative florist. She was an excellent cook and prepared many delicious meals. She enjoyed vacationing at the beaches and Florida, especially trips to Sea World. Her hobbies included riding roller coasters, cheering on the Washington Redskins, and watching her NASCAR favorite, Jeff Gordon. Her greatest love was for her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and her pets.

In addition to her beloved husband, Patricia is also survived by her children, Robert Hitt (Lori) of LaPlata, MD, Thomas Hitt (Sherri) of Leonardtown, MD, and Kimberly James of Jacksonville, NC; 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; and many extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Family will receive friends on Friday, May 13, 2016 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., with a Service of Remembrance at 7:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 1232, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and American Cancer Society, Hope Lodge, 636 W Lexington Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD