Patricia spent her childhood in Cali, Colombia. She immigrated to the United States in 1988 to join her mother, who made the move earlier.  Patricia lived in New Jersey and worked as an accountant until 2004.  Her move to North Carolina came when her husband was transferred to this area.  She had many connections from her home country. 

Her vibrant personality and ability to speak fluent Spanish caused her friends and family members to ask fo...