November 27, 1947 – February 19, 2017
Patricia Louise Greenlee
Patricia Louise Greenlee, 69, of Fishers, went home to be with her Lord on the morning of Sunday, February 19, 2017. She was born on November 27, 1947 to Frank and Pauline (Hammerschmidt) Wright in New Castle, Pennsylvania.
Patty married Donald Greenlee in June of 1969. She graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Home Economics, where upon she began her life of service. Patty served as the Director of Head Start in Lebanon, PA. After moving to Fishers, IN, she served as the Church Administrator of Fishers United Methodist Church for 11 years prior to retiring in 2001. Patty was an active member of Fishers United Methodist Church where she and her husband, Don, developed a meal ministry through which they have prepared and served over 200 dinners. She was a also driving force of the Adult Short Term Mission Trips, having coordinated 18 trips. Patty was a member of the Chancel and Bell Choirs. She was an avid Penn State football and Butler Basketball enthusiast. Patty also enjoyed cruising, sight-seeing, and spending time with family. As a 14-year cancer survivor, she never let health issues slow her down as she totally enjoyed life and service to others.
Patty is survived by her husband, Don; and three children, Jennifer (Rod) Pollard of McCordsville, Jessica (Brent) Whitley of Lancaster, PA, and Jason (Mandy) Greenlee of Fortville. The central theme of her life was summed up in her six grandchildren, Trevor, Braden & Emily Greenlee, and Nathan, Alyssa & Julia Whitley. Patty is also survived by her brother, John (Anne) Wright of Fayetteville, GA; sister, Shirley (Mark) Smith of Broomall, PA; and sister-in-law, Kristy Wright of New Castle, PA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Rick Wright.
The Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Fishers United Methodist Church, 9691 East 116th Street in Fishers, with visitation from 9:00 am to the time of service. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery in Fishers.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for memorial contributions to be made to the Come to Me Food Pantry of Fishers United Methodist Church.
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