Patricia Jean Bentz

November 20, 1940 - April 9, 2021

Patricia Jean Bentz, age 80, passed away on April 9, 2021 at NOVANT Health Prince William Medical Center in Manassas, VA. She was born on November 20, 1940 in Maryland to the late Ralph Dale and Hilda Elizabeth (Ford) Taylor. Pat’s (Patti) faith in the Lord uplifted and sustained her. She looked forward to Sunday mornings to hear the sermons and enjoy the music at Grace United Methodist Church. Pat enjoyed learning. She instilled the importance of education in those around her. After not having the opportunity to go to college right from high school (Hereford High School, Maryland), her life’s dream was to continue her education. She finally had the opportunity while raising children and handling the pressures of work. She achieved her Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies from Northern Virginia Community College. Pat then advanced on to pursue classes at George Mason University in her effort to obtain a bachelor’s degree. Pat started her rewarding legal career at Legal Services of Northern Virginia. She enjoyed the ability to help the community in which she lived. Pat then continued her career with Compton and Duling where she worked in the busy litigation department as a paralegal. She retired in 2002 to be able to spend more time being Grandma. Her family was her joy. She was a loving wife to her husband of 60 years. It was said that they were, “two peas in a pod.” She cherished her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The smile that would brighten her face and the sparkle in her eyes when her family came to visit told of her deep love. Pat enjoyed going to church, reading, gardening, and watching wildlife and birds from her sunroom with her husband. She loved animals (especially dogs), Harry Potter weekends, Aerial America, black jellybeans, and Haagen Dazs Coffee ice cream. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Survivors include loving husband of 60 years, Wayne Bentz; four children: Tim Bentz and wife Pam, Mark Bentz, Diane Jersey and husband Bill, and Paul Bentz; one brother: Herb Taylor; grandchildren: Amanda and husband BJ, Wayne and wife Taylor, Benjamin, Rachel, Conor, Aiden, Brooke and Blake; great grandchildren: Emerson and Madeleine; Peyton, Raelynn, Ryleigh, Waylon, and Colton. The family will receive friends at Grace United Methodist Church, 9750 Wellington Road, Manassas, VA on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM where funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM with Rev. Drew Colby. *The church requires all attendees to wear facial coverings* Interment will be at Grace United Methodist Church Cemetery, 4618 Black Rock Road, Upperco, MD 21155. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of flowers or you may donate to: Prince William SPCA, PO Box 6631, Woodbridge, Virginia 22195, or visit https://pwspca.org/honor-memory/ or Grace United Methodist Church, 9750 Wellington Road, Manassas, Virginia 20110 https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/ZLBMFZ2CTJKZXKXK Condolences may be sent to: www.piercefh.com