March 8, 1948 – January 18, 2024
Patricia Anne (Skinner) Ogden was born on March 8, 1948, in Tipton, Ind., to the late Charles Lewis and Daisy Irene (Stewart) Skinner. Heaven’s gates opened wide for her on January 18, 2024.
Patricia was a true angel on Earth. She had a huge heart and loved everyone unconditionally. She was the easiest person to talk to, never judging and always standing firm in her beliefs. Her positive outlook on life always helped her see the best in people. She always had a smile on her face and loved to laugh, causing many to say that she was the life of the party.
She was a survivor, always conquering whatever obstacles God put in front of her. One of the biggest obstacles she endured in life was contracting polio at the age of three. Many of her doctors told her she would never be able to do certain things, but she proved them wrong. She was strong and stubborn and never took no for an answer.
Patricia went by many names over the years. Most recently she was known as Trish by her friends and family; however, many people also knew her as Patty.
One of her first jobs was working at the Diana Theatre in Tipton. She later waitressed at Slim’s Cafeteria for several years. Her labor of love was owning Patty’s Ceramics in Arcadia. She truly loved the years she spent teaching classes at her shop. She also worked for the Topics Newspaper in Noblesville before making the move to Gordon Marketing in Noblesville, where she would finish out her career.
Trish was an active member of the Tipton Moose Lodge #1590, where she held the position of Senior Regent.
She loved vacationing in Florida with the girls, and with her family. Her family was a very special part of her life, and she always looked forward to family reunions and holiday dinners. She loved to cook, and her extensive collection of recipes never disappointed. Trish loved her sweets, and always made sure to eat dessert every day. She also loved Facebook, where she was an avid poster.
The legacy she leaves behind is in the lives she touched throughout her life. No matter how you knew Trish, she will never be forgotten. She loved the Lord and thanked Him daily. We are thankful for the time that God blessed us with her in our lives. She will be deeply missed, but we know that she is in her new body, void of all pain and suffering.
Trish is survived by her daughter, Christy Moore (Charles) of Sheridan; two sons, Kenny Majors (Pamela) of Arcadia and Curt Majors of Fishers; six grandchildren, Blake Majors, Andrew Majors (Brittany), Jessica Wise (Nick), Paul Majors (Malisa), Luke Majors, and Jake Majors; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Rick Skinner (Roxie) and Tom Skinner (Mindy); three sisters, Deborah Trump (Toby), Teresa Arnett, and Deanna Zink; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Lewis and Daisy Irene (Stewart) Skinner; sister, Connie Bess; paternal grandparents, Louis and Elsie Skinner; maternal grandparents, Homer and Mable Stewart; brother-in-law, Dave Arnett; grandson, Trevor Hartfield, and by her husband, John Ogden in 2006. She and John were married on May 1, 1976.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Arcadia Christian Church, 26901 State Road 19, Arcadia, with visitation from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service. Pastor J.R. Moffatt will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to the American Heart Association, or to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Kercheval Funeral Home in Sheridan.
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