Virginia Patton, a talented individual, was born in the vibrant city of Cleveland, Ohio, and later grew up in the picturesque Portland, Oregon, where she earned her high school diploma from Jefferson High School in the year 1942. During her high school days, Patton had a clear goal - to make a name for herself in the esteemed film industry of Hollywood.
After relocating to Los Angeles, Patton pursued higher education at the prestigious University of Southern California, where she showcased her acting prowess by starring in a play penned by the renowned William C. de Mille. Throughout the early 1940s, Patton appeared in a string of films before landing a notable supporting role in the timeless classic It's a Wonderful Life (1946),which she considered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
However, Patton decided to retire from her acting career in the late 1940s to focus on raising a family with her loving husband, Cruse W. Moss, in the charming city of Ann Arbor, Michigan.
