DRIGGS, Patricia McCabe ">On January 14, 2005, of Autoimmune Hepatitis at her sisters home in Sunnyvale, CA, PATRICIA McCABE DRIGGS, 53, a former missionary for Mercy Ships. Ms. Driggs was born in Berlin, Germany. She relocated to the States with her family in 1959 and resided in Kensington and Silver Spring. A 1970 Graduate of Northwood High School, Ms. Driggs was a trampoline and tennis enthusiast. Ms. Driggs' whole life was defined by helping others-she went on to perform missionary work overseas and spent most of her time on the Mercy Ships, traveling to third world countries, primarily Africa. She then settled in Lindale, TX where she worked for a law firm and also continued her duties with the Mercy Ships. Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Von Driggs, of Lindale, TX; a daughter, Celeste Driggs, of Lindale; a son, Ivan Driggs, of Arcata, CA; a mother, Marion McCabe, of Silver Spring; two sisters, Catherine Bowen, of Glenwood and Jacqueline Signor, of Sunnyvale, CA; two brothers, Thomas McCabe, of Menlo Park, CA and Daniel McCabe, of Gaithersburg; and two grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Zeek Driggs/Allayna Horton, 3136 Ellerslie Court, Glenwood, MD 21738. Funds will be contributed towards an educational fund for her grandchildren.
Published in Baltimore Sun on Jan. 21, 2005
Debra Hauptman (Basilis)
Patty McCabe and I were best friends all through elementary school (Four Corners) and junior high (Sligo). I was always envious of Patty's natural beauty and her athletic talent. She was something special. Rest in peace, Patty.Mike Mierzwinski
Patty McCabe was sweet and special! My memories of Patty are all good and lasting! Sharing a lot of home rooms with her (last name beginning in M) gave me a chance to get to know her. I was in awe of her natural beauty and her kindness to others.I had the pleasure to work with her mom for many years at Holy Cross Hospital in the ER. The McCabe family was close and a proud group-Patty was loved deeply by her Mom, who like all Moms, always made sure the kids came first no matter where their paths took them. God Bless Patty and the McCabe family.
Barbara Goldfarb (Denrich)
Patty McCabe was a very passionate, energetic and sincere person who touched so many lives with her enthusiasm and love. She was so much a part of my high school experience, she wasn't afraid to try anything, go anywhere, say anything and I always knew she would be there for me, no matter what. This kind of friendship happens so rarely in life, especially at such a vulnerable age, and I will always associate my late "teens" and all that came with it, with Patty.And I LOVED her father! He was such a kind and funny man and although Mrs. McCabe probably had her doubts about me leading her daughter astray, she is a true lady who loves her family as her life and I feel for her grief, and for the entire family, for their loss.
Barbara (Goldfarb) Denrich
Barbara Goldfarb (Denrich)
Barbara and I shared Patty as a true friend all through Jr High School. It was her smile and when she burst out in laughter, contagious, which made her our dear friend. I am so saddened to hear she is no longer smiling...amidst us. I am still your friend Patty ...from Mexico, Ana.
Oren Kaplan
On the eve of our 50 year reunion; fond memories of the way we knew you:
June Symonds (Smith)
Reading this now in 2025, I am devastated to learn of Patti's passing in 2005. It brought tears to my eyes...we were good friends then. She always had a sweet smile and demeanor about her. That is really what drew me to her. As I came into Northwood from Einstein High School in the middle of the 11th grade, it was difficult to make friends being so new in the neighborhood, but Patti didn't let that stop her from reaching out to someone who really needed a friend at that time. Especially a Northwood Indian vs. an Einstein Titan...lol...I remember when school was wrapping up for the senior year, she mentioned that she was going out west to live with the Mormons there. I thought that was amazing in and of itself. When I read that Patti worked in Mercy Ships, I thought...that is exactly the type of person she was...kind, good-hearted, level headed and so good a character ! I have thought about her over the years and I only wished that I had gone to earlier reunions...too many decent people gone...may she rest in peace with the Good Lord Who watches over us all !!
June Symonds Smith