Patricia Blevins: key obituary facts
Is Patricia Blevins dead? Yes. Patricia Blevins died on October 7, 2026, at age 72.
Cause of death: Patricia Blevins's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Patricia Blevins known for?
She was an American politician.
More about Patricia Blevins
Born: 21 February 1954.
Place of birth: Wilmington.
Gender: female.
Occupation: politician.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Temple University, Mount Pleasant High School.
Awards: Hall of Fame of Delaware Women.
Also known as: Patricia M. Blevins.
Patricia Blevins, an American politician and former member of the Delaware Senate, died October 7, 2026, aged 72.
A Democrat, she represented the Senate’s 7th District from 1990 until 2016, after earlier service in local government in Elsmere. From 1985 to 1990, Blevins served on the town council and as mayor, then moved to state office.
In the Senate, she held leadership positions as majority whip from 2007 to 2009 and majority leader from 2009 to 2012. She later served as president pro tempore of the chamber. Blevins sought re-election in 2016 but lost by 282 votes, ending her representation of the district. Born in Wilmington, she attended Mount Pleasant High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Temple University in 1975. She was also known as Patricia M. Blevins and Patti Blevins. Her name was included in the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women. Her public career thus spanned municipal and state government, with her Senate service following five years in Elsmere’s town government and encompassing both party leadership and the presiding role of president pro tempore.