Patricia Ruth Harmon Obituary (1927

Heyworth - On October 26, 2022, God called our sweet mother home. Patricia Ruth Harmon, age 94, was born December 17, 1927, to William and Ruth Lewis in Bible Grove, IL. There will be a funeral for mom on Monday October 31, 2022, at 12 Noon at the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Heyworth. Reverend Spencer McPheron and Brother Richard Gray will officiate. There will be a visitation from 10-12 Monday at the church, with the funeral following. Entombment will be in Park Hill Cemetery Mausoleum in Bloomington. Memorials may be made to the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church of Heyworth or the charity of your choice. Mom and Dad were married on July 19th, 1947, and resided in Heyworth, IL for most of their married lives. Together they raised and nurtured their 7 children: Larry (Connie), Jasper, IN., Greg (Sandy), Venice, FL., Cathy (Darrell) Miller, Heyworth, Dennis (Brenda), Marion, IL, Belinda (Don) Franke, Bloomington, Randy (Lin), Normal, and Melissa (Kurt) Scheuer, Bloomington. Mom was a proud grandmother to 45 Grandchildren, 49 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchildren and a second mother to one very special niece, Janet (Brent) Sporleder. Mom was preceded in death by our loving dad, married for 53 years before his death in 2000, an infant daughter, 3 daughters in laws; Kris, Donna, and Deb, 1 great grandson Kane and her 5 siblings; Billie, LouEtta, Jerry, Elaine, and Shelby. This poem by Pat McKay describes our mother well... You are a strong lady, with kind eyes - you have prayed and given love to many people- - - Much of our strength comes from the knowledge and respect you have poured into our lives- - - You have built a bridge of faith between your life and ours- - - You have taught us to face a real world remembering to be strong and yet gentle - - - Your service to life is a great example and we are proud you are our mother. Mom was a great quilter along with other talents and her stitches of love within her quilts will be cherished forever. If you knew our mother, you would know that her family was the most important part of her life. She would often say, "I have the best kids, I don't know what I'd do without them." We love you mom, forever and always. A heartfelt Thank You goes out to the many caregivers, nurses and staff of Carriage Crossing, Transition Care and to Dr. Kindred. Our family will be eternally grateful, not just for the care but for the love that you showed mom and our family.