Patricia Ann (Taggart) Knowlton, 83 of Watson Township, died Thursday, May 3, at Wings Home in Allegan.

Mrs. Knowlton, born March 1, 1935, in Allegan, the daughter of the late Gerald and Margaret (Muddget) Taggart, was the wife of Robert W. Knowlton, who preceded her in death in 2005 after 51 years of marriage.

Pat was a long-time employee of Allegan General Hospital as a dietitian and went on to work at Orlo’s Deli until her retirement at the age of 70. In her spare time she enjoyed woodworking, crafts, sewing, crocheting and reading.

She is survived by her children, Bob (Norma) Knowlton of Hopkins and Patti (Steve) Counterman of Watson Township; her siblings, Mettie Councell of Twenty-nine Palms, CA and Gerald (Felie) Taggart of San Diego, CA; sister-in-law, Mary Stacy; eight grandchildren: Michael (Hilary), Stacy (Justin), Chad, Travis, Margaret, Wendy (Joe), Benjie and Jeremy (Tiffany); four great-grandchildren: Tiana, Noah, Tayton and Brycn and many nephews.

Along with her parents and her husband, Patricia was preceded in death by her daughter, Lucinda “Cindy” Knowlton, her sister, Violet Smith and her brother-in-law, Harry Councell.

Friends may meet with the family from 11 a.m. Thursday, May 10, at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, where the funeral will be held at noon, Pastor Steven Smail officiating. Interment will be in Lindsley Cemetery, Cheshire Township.

Memorial donations may be made in Patricia’s name to Wings Home, 530 Linn Street, Allegan, MI 49010.