Patsy Louise Hostetter Link, 81, of Lexington, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl Edward and Emma Josephine Bane Hostetter; husband, Malcolm Edward "Pete" Link; brother, Carl Junior Hostetter; and sisters-in-law Shirley Hostetter, Margaret Broughman, and Elizabeth Land; brothers-in-law, Howard, Amos, Malcolm, Garwood, and Billy Link. Patsy loved to read, she collected angels, loved flowers of all types, and she had a sweet tooth for chocolate. She is survived by her brother, Thomas Hostetter, sister-in-law, Shirley Link; nephews and nieces, Bucky and Laurie Hostetter, Michael Hostetter, Randy and Tina Hostetter, Mike and Tina Link, Joey and Terry Link, Donnie Hill, Jane Farmer, Susan and Wayne Ayers, Melody Gibby, and Arlene Hickman; and numerous great nieces and great nephews. The family will meet at the funeral home at 10:30 am on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Graveside Service will be held at Noon on December 3, 2025 at High Bridge Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family would like to thank 2 South Friendship Health and Rehab and Tina Hostetter for their care of Patsy. Also a special thank you to Michael Hostetter for his help in caring for Patsy. Those wishing to make a contribution, please do so to a charity of your choice or to the Cedar Bluff Baptist Church, P O Box 915, Buchanan, VA 24066-0915. Arrangements by the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfuneralhome.com or 540-254-3000.
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