Patricia Ann (Tullis) Mason, 71, of North Sewickley Township, died Friday, March 8, 2024, at her home with her husband of 50 years by her side.
Born September 1, 1952, in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Edward Leroy and Myrtle Daisy (Richeal) Tullis.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, the love of her life, whom she married on May 12, 1971, Dr. Richard D. Mason; a son and daughter-in-law, Joel and Sara Mason, of Darlington Township; four grandchildren, Jocelyn, Luke, Noah, and Sadie Mason; a brother, David Tullis, of New Galilee; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Billie and Russell Fink of Patterson Township, Scott and Cherie Mason of Butler, and Curtis and Mary Mason of Mathews of Virginia. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Jeanette Tullis.
Patricia was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School and the United Hospital School of Nursing. Her nursing career was spent in service to people and included a broad range of experiences. She worked two years in physical rehabilitation, returning to critical care nursing for several years before leaving the clinical area to work as a case manager at Cigna for many years. At age 52 she returned to the clinical area and discovered her true nursing passion when she began work as a home care nurse for Progressive Home Health. She cared for patients in their homes for 5 years and for the last 8 years of her career, she became a supervisor, eventually becoming responsible for all aspects of training from new hire orientation to writing training materials to precepting and annual training. She retired from Progressive in October of 2017.
She was a member of Hope Community Reformed Presbyterian Church, where she served as a deacon through the time of her death. Before this, she was a longtime member of College Hill Reformed Presbyterian Church, where she also served as a deacon for over 20 years. She served on the board and various committees at Beaver County Christian School, from which her son graduated and where her grandchildren still attend.
Patricia loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She could often be found on the sidelines or in the audience, cheering on her grandchildren during their athletic competitions or musical performances. She cherished her church family and the lasting friendships that she cultivated over decades. Always ready to lend a helping hand, she remained actively involved in serving others until the end of her life. Patricia loved sailing and birdwatching and cherished the friendships that blossomed from these activities. Each year, she, her family, and a group of lifelong friends embarked on annual sailing trips on the Chesapeake Bay. Over the years, they enjoyed over 40 of these trips together, creating some of the most cherished memories.
Though she leaves this earthly life, she was steadfast in her knowledge that she was joining her Lord and Savior in Heaven. She spent much of her last week sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with those around her. This truly was her comfort in life and in death.
Friends will be received Friday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at the Hill & Kunselman Funeral Home, www.hillandkunselman.com, located at 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls. The family will receive friends on Saturday at Hope Community Reformed Presbyterian Church, located at 3400 5th Avenue, Beaver Falls, from 10:00 AM until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 AM, with Rev. George Gregory officiating.
Private interment will be in the Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery, New Galilee.
Memorial contributions may be made, if desired, to Hope Community Reformed Presbyterian Church or Beaver County Christian School.
