Leigha Janene Patten

Leigha Janene Patten, age 37, of Palm Coast, FL. passed away on November 7, 2023 at her home in Palm Coast, FL. Leigha was born on January 29, 1986 in Houston, TX to parents Emeric Joseph "Rick" and Becky Ignelzi (née Johnson). Her family moved many times before finally settling in North Florida. Leigha was a graduate of Clay County High School and went on to attend the University of North Florida where she graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. She met the love of her life, Joe Patten, in Ormond Beach and they married on September 22, 2018. Together, they co-owned and operated the family business, Patten’s Concrete Pumping, where Leigha’s business education played a significant role in managing company growth and success. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Dean Patten and bonus son Cannon Patten; her parents, Rick and Becky Ignelzi; sisters, Dawn Richelle Louise Rowley, Erin Jennifer Bryan and her husband Stephen; Lauren Marie Norton; a brother, Emeric Ignelzi, III and his wife Mandy; maternal grandfather, Richard Johnson; parents in law, Dean and Elaine Patten; and many, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Leigha was good natured with a great sense of humor and a huge heart. She was always willing to help a friend or stranger and had a unique and personal connection with each of her family members. She was raised as a Christian and loved her family deeply, valuing her time with all of them. Our sweet Leigha, she is gone too soon and we would give anything to see her big blue eyes and infectious smile one more time. Her quick-witted sense of humor and heartwarming laugh will be missed by so many. Our hearts are broken, and our souls are shattered. Her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure, she is loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. A celebration of Leigha's life will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at St. Johns Family Funeral Home with Pastor JD Funyak officiating. Those unable to attend can view the service live streamed at: https://iframe.dacast.com/live/2a7a09ae1c0559a83ef537e05e6a14a6/2aae7d5f-98fd-a9e6-32a7-b774547cf42c . In lieu of flowers, donations in Leigha's memory can be made to: St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Leigha Janene Patten

January 29, 1986 - November 7, 2023