Born in Minneapolis, MN, Patti was the eldest of 4 children. Her Father was a Draftsman and her Mother a Registered Nurse. The family moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, when she was just 6 years old and starting 1st grade. Patti continued Middle school at Azalea, and was a Majorette. In 9th grade, she attended Boca Ciega High School, was in Band, and nominated to be on the Homecoming Court. For grades10-12, Patti transferred to Northside Christian High School and was again nominated to be on the Homecoming Court. She was in Chorus, played the Oboe in Symphonic Band, and the Bells (as well as the Xylophone) in Marching Band. In her Senior Year, she was chosen to be on the National Honor Society, and was voted "Business Student of the Year". After receiving her Associate of Arts degree in Miami, FL, Patti became a professional Cosmetologist, managed 2 Hair Salons, and at one time was a makeup artist on location for Good Morning America. She and her siblings now own and manage the family business, Cottages by the Sea, St. Croix, in the US Virgin Islands. Married for 22 years, Patti and Mark raised 2 boys, and home-schooled them from 5th grade through to Graduation. They now reside in the Northwest Atlanta, Georgia area. Mark owns his own car building business called, Little River Hot Rods.