Obituary – Patricia “Pat” Barnhart – Benton

Patricia “Pat” Barnhart, 75, of Benton, passed away at 11:40 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Helia Health Care in Benton.

She was born in Cadiz, OH on July 1, 1937, the daughter of Samuel and Lucille (Carrothers) Bryan.

She married William Lewis “Louie” Barnhart on April 21, 1962, and he preceded her in death on March 25, 2005.

Mrs. Barnhart was a graduate of Rend Lake College Nursing School and was a registered nurse.  She loved little children and specialized in pediatric nursing.  Mr.s Barnhart was a wonderful cook and enjoyed cooking for her family.

Mrs. Barnhart is survived by her children, Michael Barnhart and wife Donna, of Carmichaels, PA, James William Barnhart and wife Kathy, of Coshocton, OH, Cheryl Franklin, of Benton, Jack E. Bryan and wife Karen, of Cadiz, OH, Mark Reed and wife Fay, of Benton and Lewis Barnhart and wife Debbie, of Benton.

Also surviving is a daughter-in-law, Carla Barnhart, of Benton; a son-in-law Richard Wood, of Hopedale, OH; grandchildren Sandy, Shawna, Ricky, Janelle, Corey, Lindsay, Melissa, Michael, Stacey, Emily, Morgan, Ryan, Adam, Trevor, Tyler and Nicole; one brother, Butch Bryan and wife Toots, of Dresden, OH; one sister, Jan Kidder, of Columbus, OH.  She is also survived by her two loving pets, “Baby” and “Jacque.”

Mrs. Barnhart was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son Randy Barnhart, a daughter Diane Wood and by a brother, Babe Bryan.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton with the Rev. Bill Carter officiating.  Visitation will be after 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 3013 at the Morton & Johnson Funeral Home in Benton.

For those who wish, memorials in Mrs. Barnhart’s name can be made to the First Baptist Church of Benton.