Patricia Valleau Dreffin
October 22, 2020
Patricia Valleau Dreffin, 96, Dunrobin Drive, died October 22nd at her home in the Glenridge. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, she moved to Siesta Key in 1969 from New Fairfield, CT. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of seventy years, Roger. As a child she was considered a prodigy on the piano, winning a city-wide competition in Chicago at age nine and performing numerous times at Kimball Hall. As a young woman she had a commercial art studio in the Builders Building on Wacker Drive, where she wrote and illustrated her children’s book series “Tumblin’ Tim.” She leaves two children; Desi Dreffin (John Parks), Osprey, FL, and Scott Dreffin (Lori S.), Acworth, GA; four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, a niece and two nephews. A memorial service was held at her daughter’s home. Memorial donations may be made to the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Patricia Valleau Dreffin, 96, Dunrobin Drive, died October 22nd at her home in the Glenridge. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, she moved to Siesta Key in 1969 from New Fairfield, CT. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of seventy... View Obituary & Service Information