Patricia Ilene Busenbark
March 6, 1931-Aug. 15, 2022
Patricia Ilene Busenbark passed away Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, at Franciscan Health Center in Lafayette.
Patricia was born March 6, 1931, in Putnam County, to Cecil and Naomi (Newell) Dove. She was a graduate of New Market High School in May 1949. Patricia married Meredith E. Busenbark on June 12, 1949, at the New Market First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Creed Hampton officiating. She graduated from the Indianapolis School of Beauty Culture in 1963 and owned and operated a cosmetology shop in her home for 44 years.
She was a member of New Market First Baptist Church, where she held many positions serving the Lord. Patricia and Meredith were members in State Active Baptist Campers Club and traveled to many different states during mission projects.
Patricia is survived by her sons, Robert Busenbark (Terrace) and Randy Busenbark; six grandchildren, Tisha McKinney (Aaron), Mindy Johnson (Clayton), Patrick Busenbark (Jennifer), Kelli Wiley (Kevin), Derick Busenbark (Jennifer) and Kyle Busenbark (Candice); 15 great-grandchildren; brother Leslie Dove; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Meredith; sisters, Glenda Kay Debusk and Thena Beasley; daughter-in-law Kathy Busenbark; and a special cousin, Rita Lieske.
Visitation will be held Monday, Aug. 22 at New Market Baptist Church, 106 First St., New Market, from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m., with Pastor Todd Randles officiating. Burial will follow at Indian Creek Hill Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to New Market Baptist Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 87, New Market, IN 47965.
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