Patsy Wilson

Patsy Wilson obituary, Hardinsburg, KY

Patsy Wilson

Patsy Wilson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Trent-Dowell Funeral Home on Oct. 9, 2025.

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Patsy Basham Wilson, age 75 of Owensboro, KY passed away October 8, 2025, at The Heartford House. She was born in Louisville, KY on February 4, 1950, daughter of the late Marvin and Kathleen Mitcham Basham. Patsy was a homemaker who collected antiques and loved shopping yard sales for just the right 'treasure'. She adored her family and loved being a "Grammy" to her little ones.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her brother Shelby Basham.
Patsy is survived by Don, her husband of 56 years.
2 children: Dana Hicks (Scott) of Lebanon, TN and Todd Wilson (Stephanie) of Owensboro, KY
4 grandchildren: Katie Hicks, Ally Hicks, Sidney Boswell (Brandon) and Garrett Wilson
1 great granddaughter: Miller Boswell
Funeral services will be held at Trent-Dowell Funeral Home on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 1 PM with burial in the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Irvington, KY.
Visitation will begin at 11 AM on Saturday. All times are central.
Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Hosparus.
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