Family is the corner stone of my life. Married Mike Raffel in late 1968 and gave birth to our wonderful daughter, Michele Lee Raffel in1969. I have three grand children. Patricia Rose 18, Mikenlee Ann 16, and William Garrett 13. Blessed to still have my loving sisters and brother " The Garrett Girls" Peggy, Patty, Penny, Pam and Polly and my brother, Derby Garrett. Three of us live in Cincinnati and the other three in Florida.

I'm retired and still high energy with a positive spirit. Played golf, 40 + yrs. and competed at regional and national levels.1998- 2000 Served on the board of the Woman's Executive Golf Association. Started a new boating hobby ten years ago, owned and piloted a 34 ft.Searay Sundancer on the Ohio River. Lots of fun!!

Career: IBM, 1975 Professional Hire. I was the second female sales rep in the mid west region. Held various sales, marketing and management positions during my 30 yrs of services. My career moved me to Boca Raton Florida, Philadelphia, PA, San Diego, Ca, Scottsdale, Az. Last position, Industry Marketing Executive for North America, Small Business Division.

1995 - 2005 Owner of women's southwestern clothing boutique in Phoenix Az.

2008 Started a new Interior Design business, Causal But Elegant in Florida and Ohio, Commercial and residential.

20011 - 2017 Primary Caregiver for 90 year old wonderful father. He took the stairway to heaven Feb. 15th 2017.

Now I'm looking for the next chapter in my life. I'm sure it will be interesting and fun!!