May 29, 1927 – September 26, 2020
Patricia May Ping, 93, Cicero, passed away September 26, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton.
She was born May 29, 1927 in Indianapolis to James Edward and Helen Frances (Alexander) Gaston. She attended schools in Terre Haute and graduated from Wiley High School as the salutatorian with the Class of 1945.
She first was employed as a bookkeeper by the Prudential Insurance Company at offices in Terre Haute and Indianapolis. She then became a co-owner and bookkeeper for the Ping Drapery Company near Cicero. Lastly, she was an owner/manager of the White River Campground.
She was a member of Cicero Christian Church and the Blessed Buddies Group at the Church, the WSCS group at 8th Street Christian Church in Indianapolis, and the Prudential Women’s Group. For 18 years, she was a Girl Scout Leader.
She married Vern Allen Ping on February 7, 1948. He preceded her in death on October 21, 1986. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Shinault; brother, James R. Gaston; sister, Gladys R. Gaston; great-granddaughter, Selah Grace Ping; and granddaughter-in-law, Melisa Shinault.
Surviving her is a son, Thomas A. (Mary Beth) Ping, Cicero; daughters, Rebecca S. Paul, Noblesville, Donna K. McManis, Hamilton, Ohio, and Jennifer J. Lamkin, Elwood; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel, 209 W. Jackson St., Cicero, with John Knapp officiating. Burial will follow at Cicero Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of the services. Please wear a mask when attending the services.
Memorial contributions may be made to Selah Grace Ministries, 12702 E. 256th St., Cicero, IN 46034.
You may send condolences at hartleyfuneralhomes.com.