BORN

1939

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home - Albion

241 W. Main St.

Albion, Illinois

Patty Bosecker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 7, 2017.

Patty Faye "Pat" Bosecker, age 77, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed from this life to the next on March 6, 2017 at Oakview Heights in Mt. Carmel.

She was born July 29, 1939 in Wabash County's Road District 4 to Paige Talley and Mary Blanche Seals Smith. She married Lee Bosecker on July 2, 1961, and they were married for over 55 years. He preceded her in death on October 14, 2016.

Pat was a Christian and loved the Lord with all her heart. She attended Lancaster Christian Church and Lick Prairie Christian Church. She enjoyed playing the piano, and played many hymns for the congregation.

She worked as Registrar at Wabash Valley College and in administration at Northwest Arkansas Community College. She loved watching the St. Louis Cardinals play baseball. She enjoyed bowling and playing cards with family and friends. She loved her husband dearly, and their children and grandchildren meant the world to her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father Clarence E. Smith, husband, infant brother Estel Dean Talley, and one son Kelly Ray.

Pat is survived by three sons: Brent Lee (Leisa) Bosecker of Mt. Carmel, Kevin Jay (Jean) Bosecker of Evansville, Indiana, and Barry Lee (Cindy) Bosecker of Bentonville, Arkansas; ten grandchildren: Clifford, Nathaniel, Brittany, Colton, Cory, Sydney, Ainsley, Seth, Zach, Lorelei; and two great-grandchildren; one brother, Norman (Bonnie) Talley of Mt. Carmel; and one step-sister, Karen (Dave) Post of Dallas, Texas. She is also survived by several nieces and a nephew.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Oakview Heights for their exceptional care of Pat.

Visitation will be held Friday, March 10, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ingram Funeral Home in Albion, Illinois. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. with burial to follow at Graceland Cemetery in Albion.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, and envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Fond memories and online condolences may be shared with the family at www.ingramfh.net.

Ingram Funeral Home of Albion is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements

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April 4, 2017

Michael Talley

Love you Aunt Pat ! Continued Prayers for peace and comfort to her family.

March 11, 2017

I so enjoyed working with Pat. She talked often about her boys and husband. Her grandchildren meant so much to her, also. She had such a great spirit and made everyone feel accepted and part of the student services and college family. She has been missed since the day she retired.

March 10, 2017

Gail Daniel

Brent, so sorry about the loss of your mom. May God surround you with His peace, strength and comfort as you remember the love and life she gave you. - Gail Hillyard Daniel

March 9, 2017

Michelle Rieff

I loved working at NWACC with Pat. In the early days we shared an office. She was always so positive, efficient & highly organized. We shared many laughs. She loved her family. I enjoyed listening to her talk about each of her children & grands. She will always hold a special place in my heart.

March 9, 2017

Roxann Maish

Mrs Pat will always hold a special place in my heart. She was an amazing woman. She was loving and kind. Always there for everyone. She will be missed by many. So blessed to have had her in my life. Sending thoughts and prayers.

March 9, 2017

Jolene Osburn

May the Lord bless you all during this difficult time. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Ms. Pat was such a special lady and had such a sweet spirit.She was always a ray of sunshine in my life and such a kind and caring friend. Always there and ready to listen she has given me such valuable advice and counsel that I will rely on it throughout the rest of my life. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all during the difficult days ahead. May she rest in peace.

March 9, 2017

Student Services

Ms. Pat was a very special part of the NorthWest Arkansas Community College family and we remember our time with her fondly. Our condolences to her family at this difficult time.
Student Services, NWACC

March 9, 2017

Janie Todd

To Mrs Pat's family, we worked together at NWACC for many years and she was such a special friend to me. She always gave such wonderful advice when I needed it, and she would always listen and her shoulder was a good one to lean on. She will always be very special to me and will always hold a place in my heart. I have such wonderful, fond memories. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

March 9, 2017

Amy Robertson-Gann

May Pat rest in eternal peace. Prayers for comfort and serenity for all who loved her. I know so many of us who worked with Pat during her years at Northwest Arkansas Community College are feeling the pain of her loss and remembering her fondly.

March 9, 2017

Elizabeth Summers

KJ, I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was such a wonderful lady. Prayers to you and all your family.
--Elizabeth Wells-Summers

March 8, 2017

Stacey and Nate Horton

How blessed to know her but even more blessed to love her. Our thoughts and prayers to you all.

March 8, 2017

Lindell & Peggy Hering

Our thoughts and prayers for comfort are with Pat's family.

March 7, 2017

Janice Kennard

Keeping you all in thoughts and prayers. She was a very special lady!!!

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