Mary Magdalene Patrick

Mary Magdalene Patrick, age 70, of Blanchester, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at her home with family by her side.  She was born May 23, 1953, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Curtis and Lissie (Banks) Townsend.  Mary loved reading, enjoyed listening to gospel music, and had a passion for collecting Angels.  More than anything, Mary loved when her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren spent time with her.  Mary is survived by three children, Wayne “Bub” (Marianne) Patrick of Bethel, Tammy (Shane) Sherwood of Blanchester, and Tina (J.R.) Shipley of Bloomington, Indiana; grandchildren, Jeff Smallwood, Curtis (Sam) Patrick, Chelsea Sherwood, Ivory (Bobby) Brewer, Chazz (Tori) Sherwood, Harley (McKenzie) Patrick, Ashley Patrick, and Jared Shipley; great grandchildren, Colton, Layla, Jameson, JR, Ryder, Logan, Damian, Scarlet, Rylee, Carson, and Michael;  brother Billy Joe Townsend of Blanchester; and special friend and neighbor Betty Betuel.  In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her husband Wallace Ray Patrick, on December 14, 2015.  Mary’s family would like to thank Crossroads Hospice, especially nurse Mollie Smith, for the loving care shown to Mary.    Local funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 24, 2023, at the Wilmington Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Donis Williams of the church, will officiate.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until the time of service at 7:00 p.m. at the church.   Graveside services and interment will take place 12:00 p.m. noon, Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the Stonegate Cemetery in Stanton, Kentucky.  Brother Joey Rogers will officiate graveside services.  The family asks that memorial donations be directed to the Wilmington Church of the Nazarene, 2193 Wayne Road, Wilmington, Ohio 45177.  Brown Funeral Home, Wilmington, is assisting the family with local services, Wells Funeral Home, in Stanton, Kentucky is assisting with the graveside services in Kentucky.  To leave an online condolence, please visit our website at www.arehart-brown.com, or see our Facebook page, Brown Funeral Home. 

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