Patricia Owens

URBANA - Patricia Owens, 81, of Urbana passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born February 7, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Harold and Beatrice (Lowe) Peeling. Patricia graduated from Roosevelt High School and on July 3, 1959, she married the love of her life, George Owens in Dayton, Ohio. Patricia enjoyed gardening, needlepoint, crafting, canning, dancing, rodeos, horseback riding, and traveling. But most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She was a bluebird and campfire girl leader, treasurer for church, 4-H leader, she also organized blood drives and was a part of the Ohio Horseman Club. She was a member of the Saint Paris United Methodist Church and Methodist Ladies Group as well as, Only Believe Ministries of Urbana.

Patricia is survived by her loving husband, George of 64 years; daughters, Lisa Fries, Traci Olson; son, G. Scott Owens; grandchildren, Emily, Kristopher, Tiffany, Amanda, Justis, Joshua, Tessa, Ellie, Tyler; great grandchildren, Alexandra, Jocelyn, Cade, Jace, Samantha, Kinsley, Zanna, Zippora, Maxwell, Leif; brother-in-law, Thomas Armstrong as well as several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Janice Armstrong; brother and sister in laws John Owens, Frank Summers, Joseph and Leslie Johnston.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2-4 pm on Saturday February 18, 2023, in the St Paris United Methodist Church, St Paris, Ohio.

Funeral service will follow at 4 pm with Pastor Julie Fairchild officiating.

Services entrusted to Atkin-Shively Funeral Home, St Paris, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to St Paris United Methodist Church, 208 W Walnut Street, St Paris, Ohio 43072.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.