Patricia Ann Cullison, 78, of Ridge, MD died February 13th, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, MD after a courageous battle with cancer. Born August 16, 1934 in Harland County, KY, she is the daughter of the late Ellison Greene and Virginia Blair Greene.

Pat married her beloved husband, John Bernard "Bernie" Cullison, on August 3, 1968 at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Together, they spent 44 wonderful years together.

She was a member of the Ridge American Legion Ladies Axillary; Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Axillary, and the St. Michael's Ladies of Charity. She enjoyed scrapbooking, growing vegetables and flowers in her garden, baking, and cooking. She was an excellent cook and also enjoyed canning. She was a beloved Nana, and some of her favorite times were spent fixing Sunday dinner and spoiling her grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Pat is survived by her children, Randy Norris (Theresa) of Hughesville, MD, Sharon Purcell (Joe) of Ridge, MD, Hal Norris (Lynette) of Saginaw, MI, and Brian Norris (Kim) of Leonardtown, MD; her son-in-law, Bob Thompson of Lexington Park, MD; her grandchildren, JC Leavy, Josh Leavy, Jennifer Purcell, Joey Purcell, Melissa Norris, Angela Norris, Jason Thompson, Jessica Freeman, Jacqueline Norris, Kateline Norris, and Jonathon Norris; eleven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas C. "Pete" Norris (1966), and her daughter, Nancy Thompson (2007).

Family will receive friends for Pat's Life Celebration on Sunday, February 17, 2013 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM with prayers recited at 4 PM at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 16566 Three Notch Road, Ridge, MD 20680. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Lee Fangmyer at 11 AM. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be JC Leavy, Josh Leavy, Joey Purcell, Jason Aldridge, Jason Thompson, and Jonathon Norris.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 456, Ridge, MD 20680.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.