I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. She was a beautiful kitty. I agree that she is no longer suffering, so feel some comfort in knowing that. R.I.P. Patches.
Thanks again everyone... I'm still trying to get used to not hearing a "REOW" when I walk past the couch in the living room where she always layed... and I always kept my guitars beside her food bowl, and to not see her bowl there just kills me... It is tough... Thanks again for your moral support.