Patricia "Patty" Bennett Langshaw, 57, a native Nevadan and longtime Reno area resident, died Jan. 18, 2006, at Washoe Medical Center.
She graduated from Reno High School.
She worked as a technician in the communication field for more than 30 years, recently retiring from SBC.
She enjoyed animals and nature.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Jacqueline Bennett.
Among her survivors are her aunt Alma Bennett and cousin Rich Bennett, both of Carson City; and second cousin Beau Bennett of Las Vegas.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Ark of Reno.
There will be no formal services.
Walton's Funeral Home of Reno is in charge of arrangements. Friends may send a message to the family guest book at www.waltonsfuneralhomes.com.