Patricia Bisbort Stevens

Patricia Ann Bisbort Stevens, 65, was a loving mother to her two children, a guiding hand to her three siblings, a devoted daughter, and a thoughtful presence to her many longtime friends. Patty was born in Tokyo, Japan, the daughter of U.S. Army Colonel Harold E. “Biz” Bisbort and Penelope Mielenz Bisbort. After an itinerant childhood, with stops in Mobile, Ala.; Paris, France; Las Cruces/White Sands, N.M.; and St. Simons, Ga., she graduated from Lakeside High School in 1970. She charted her life by her artistic passion, earning a bachelor of fine arts at the University of Georgia and establishing a career as a commercial artist, including 20 years as the director of the graphics department at Georgia Power. She enriched the lives of others through her artistry: knitting, sewing, weaving, embroidery, gardening, decorating, painting, basketry, and cooking. She had a playful spirit and loved the beach, especially at St. Simons Island, Ga., and Saint George’s Island, Fla. She is survived by her daughters, Rachel Stevens of Montpelier, Vt., and Justine Stevens of Athens, Ga.; her brother Alan Bisbort of Cheshire, Conn.; and her sister Mary Nell Stone of Tucker, Ga. She was predeceased by her brother James E. “Jeb” Bisbort, her mother Penelope and father Biz. A memorial service will be held on Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. at Clairmont Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, you can send donations in her name to the St. Simons Land Trust, P.O. Box 24615, St. Simons Island, Ga. 31522.