Patti Eisenberg

Patricia (Patti) Anne Eisenberg (née Reilly) age 64, passed away March 17th at Vanderbilt Hospital after a short illness in the presence of her loving family. She is survived by daughter Jennifer Beer- Elrod, son -in-law Tim Elrod, son Devin Eisenberg, sister Jeanne Aviles, brother-in-law Pedro Aviles, Aunt Marie Alexander (née Gregory) and grandchildren: Eric Bell, Samantha Bell, Ian Bell, Roman Bell, Christopher Elrod and Kayla Elrod. Born in Brooklyn, raised in Queens NY, she moved to Florida in 1990 and resided there until 2007, at which time she and her son moved to Tennessee to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren. Patti was predeceased by her husband Sidney Eisenberg, parents Anne Reilly DellaPorta (née Gregory), father Francis (Buddy) Reilly and Uncle Michael Gregory. She was an avid animal lover. Gardening was one of her favorite past-times and she was a phenomenal cook. She loved all things nature, adored pink roses, dancing, soaking up the sun and being by the beach/ocean. Above all, she absolutely adored her family. A beautifully creative artist she taught herself to tat/crochet, paint in various mediums and was an accomplished jewelry maker. She also raised prize winning Persian and Himalayan cats. Patti made friends wherever she went. She had a child-like smile that was contagious, her laughter was infectious and her kindness pervasive. She was quick to help those in need, often giving without thought to herself. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.