Patti S. Braman
November 19, 2021
Patti Sue Braman, age 64, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021.
Patti was born April 11, 1957 in Des Moines, Iowa to Charles and Sandra (Smith) Hilliard. She graduated from East High School in Des Moines in 1975. She married Donald Batye on December 17, 1977 and to this union two children were born, Crystal and Scott. Patti was a homemaker and a hair stylist in her younger years. She was also an aerobics instructor at 7 Flags Fitness Center and went on to be Parts Manager for Stew Hanson Dodge. Most recently she devoted her time to being a full-time grandma for the past 12 years.
Patti enjoyed doing arts and crafts, sewing, making jewelry, and doing genealogy research. She had an eye for design and enjoyed remodeling her apartment. Patti’s faith was very important to her and she was baptized at First Assembly of God on September 19, 1996.
She is survived by her daughter Crystal Smith (Benjamin), son Scott Batye (Megan), nine grandchildren, her father Charles Hilliard, three sisters and one brother.
Patti was preceded in death by her mother Sandra Hilliard and her former husband Donald Batye.
A public visitation will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Family will have a private service and burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to The Lane Thomas Foundation.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Diane Fitzgerald Jay
11/30/2021
I was saddened to hear of Pattis passing. Her family has my deepest sympathy. I have a few sweet Memorys of Patti as she was the older sister of my best childhood friends - Kim & Diane. 🦋💕
Diane Miklus
11/24/2021
Dear Patti fly high with the angels 😇 I will forever cherish the memories we made growing up.
I love you forever 💛
Peace be with us all.
Kim Yacinich
11/24/2021
Patti is forever in my heart. Memories I will cherish. Peace and comfort be with all of you. 🙏🦋