Lois Irene "Pat" Warren, 86, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday evening, June 8, 2014 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born on April 17, 1928, in Durham, NC, to Harold and Margaret (Riley) Deaton. When she was 2 years old, after the death of her father, Pat and her siblings entered the National Orphan's Home, Jr. O.U.A M. in Tiffin. Her mother, Margaret, worked as a matron at the home to be close to her children. Prior to the closing of the Jr. Home in Tiffin, Pat was in one of the first groups of children to transfer to the Junior Orphan's Home in Lexington, North Carolina. She graduated from there in 1945. Pat was valedictorian of her class. On September 18, 1948, she married the love of her life Wallace Warren. Wallace was also a "homekid". He passed away in 1998 shortly before what would have been their 50th anniversary.

She worked as the Assistant Director Veterans Benefits Counselor for Seneca County for over 30 years. She took great pride in assisting local veterans and their families. She was active in Jr. Home activities and was a past secretary of the alumni association. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and sewing. She loved being surrounded by family and attending family activities. She was devoted to her family, but also to her homekid brothers and sisters. Pat was a strong person, and was well respected. She was a lovely lady who will be deeply missed.

Survivors include 3 sons, John Warren, James (Stephanie Hepp) Warren and Daniel Warren, all of Tiffin; 3 daughters, Wanda (John) Friesinger of North Myrtle Beach, SC and Teresa (Al) Copp and Laura Warren, both of Tiffin; sister, Elsie Assenheimer of Huron; 9 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Harold and John Deaton; and sister, Margaret Birch.

Her funeral service will be Friday, June 13, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at the Ohio Memorial Chapel with Rev. Aaron Gerlach officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Friends may visit and share stories with the family on Thursday, June 12, 2014 from 4-8:00 P.M. at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883, (419) 447-2424.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Jr. Home Alumni Association of Tiffin Fund of the Tiffin Charitable Foundation, 68 S. Washington Street, Tiffin, Ohio 44883, Bridge Hospice or a local Veterans organization.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.