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Patricia C. "Patty" Willinghurst
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Patricia Willinghurst Obituary
Patty was born in Louisville on March 31, 1924 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schmetzer. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and Spaulding University; where she received her teaching degree and then went on to be a Librarian at St. Raphael the Archangel Church; where she was a member for 30+ years. Patty also loved animals, she volunteered to both the KY Humane Society and the Shamrock Foundation.
Along with her parents; her husband, John A. Willinghurst Sr; and son John A. Willinghurst Jr. have preceded her in death.
Left to carry on her beautiful memory are her brother, Charles J. Schmetzer; sons, Charles R. Willinghurst "Randy" (Alice), and Robert Steven Willinghurst "Steve" (Stephanie); grandchildren, Dr. Laurie Willinghurst-Stroh (John), Stephanie A. Jarboe (Rusty), Leandra L. Shellman (Craig), Chris Willinghurst, Sarah E. Willinghurst, Jennifer M. Gordon (Chris), Lauren Sands (Blake), and Courtney Maloney (Jeff); along with 8 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2014 at St. Raphael the Archangel Church, Bardstown Road at Lancashire Ave., with burial to follow at St. Michael Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Ratterman and Sons Funeral Home, 3800 Bardstown Road.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that expressions of sympathy be made to either the KY Humane Society or The Shamrock Foundation.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ken Jackey
April 24, 2014
Patty always participated actively in Communion Service at Klondike Manor. St. Martha brought her Holy Communion on Sundays as well. Patty always had a smile for everyone and shared happy memories. She loved to travel the halls in her wheelchair. We will miss her very much. She is in our prayers.
The type of dog she loved
David Hall
April 22, 2014
Pat was a true advocate for our four legged friends. Many animals will be on hand to welcome her. Pat never met a dog that she didn't love. I can remember her comeing into KHS to volunteer looking all "proper" as the lady she was and leaving her pants looking like she got down in the dirt and played with the dogs out in the yard. She always allowed the dogs to jump up and show her some love so the front of her shirt and pants quickly got all covered in dirt. A real special lady.... Hot dogs for all her four legged friends in heaven!
Stephanie Jarboe
April 22, 2014
Stephanie Jarboe
April 22, 2014
Thomas Lambert
April 22, 2014
Patty was an excellent neighbor. She was always cheerful while walking her dogs each day. She and my mother went to grade school together, and my mother always admired her very much. We will miss her. Thomas Lambert
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