Patricia Ann "Patty" Watson (nee Clary), age 74, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, following a long illness. Patty grew up in Cambridge, Ohio. She attended Muskingum College and started her life as a teacher. She later attended the University of Toledo Law School and became a member of the Ohio and Michigan Bars. After moving to Grand Rapids in 1982, Patty became a real estate agent. She worked with Re/Max Sunquest for many years, helping people from all walks of life find a home to call their own. Patty led a life of service and compassion. She volunteered with the Florence Waters Guild, served as a Stephen Minister, raised money for Heifer International, and dedicated many hours to fundraising with the Grand Rapids chapter of AMBUCS, among other service organizations and charities. Patty was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church, serving on many committees and initiatives. She opened her home to performers with the Grand Rapids Opera, gave regularly to local theater groups, and attended live music and stage performances whenever she could. Patty also liked to have fun. She had a vibrant sense of humor, loved to cook, regularly played bridge and canasta, could beat the best at Scrabble, and traveled when she could including far-flung destinations like Hawaii, Ireland, Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic. She was an avid reader, a member of several book groups, who shared her love of the written word with her children. She sang goofy songs and often hummed (always off key). She loved clothes and shoes and sparkly things, but would literally give you the shirt off her back if she thought it would look better on you. She had no problem with ice cream for dinner, but was also a consummate hostess, relishing the opportunity to invite groups for meals and parties in her home. Her children will remember her always as their sweet, hilarious and big-hearted mom who offered an ear when they were in pain, shared her wisdom when they were in doubt, made Christmas magical, and always left the light on in the dark. Patty is preceded in death by her parents, Lois and Clarence Clary. She is survived by her daughters Karen Watson and Wendy Watson; her sister Susan (Jim) Neal; her brother Ed (Christine) Clary; her former spouse Jim Watson; her son-in-law, Peter Hawkinson; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and other family; and too many friends to count.