Patricia B. Williamson

Date of Death: November 4, 2011

Patricia “Patty” B. Williamson, 77, of West Lafayette, died at home on November 4, 2011.
Patty was born in Lafayette on June 4, 1934, the daughter of Farel M. and Frances M. (Griffin) Brooks, who preceded her in death. She graduated from Battle Ground High School.
At Ball State University, she earned her bachelor?s degree in education. While in Muncie, she met Charles F. Williamson, her devoted husband, marrying on August 19, 1956.
For 3 decades, she nurtured young minds with her creative energy and love of learning in her busy kindergarten classrooms at Vinton and Miami Elementary Schools. She earned her master?s degree in education at Purdue University.
A member of First Christian Church, she was active in service and outreach. She trained volunteers for Reach for Recovery in 6 counties, designed soft pillows for breast cancer survivors, and volunteered at the surgery waiting room for Home Hospital. Her skilled hands created beautiful clothing, quilts for newborns, and the tastiest pie crust ever baked.
Her hugs, her humor, and the song in her heart will be deeply missed by her surviving husband Chuck Williamson (of West Lafayette, IN), daughter Elyse K. Williamson and her husband Ron Clayton (of South Elgin, IL), daughter Susan J. Williamson and her husband Ed McCray (of Erie, CO), granddaughter Graciela Frances McCray, and brother Tommy Brooks and his wife Doreen Brooks (of Lake Wales, FL).
Friends will be received Monday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd.
Services will be 10:30 AM Tuesday at First Christian Church, Rev. Greg Eberhart officiating, Interment will be at Meadow View Cemetery
Memorial gifts are appreciated to First Christian Church (Lafayette, IN) or the American Cancer Society.

Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc.

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We will miss Patty. She was my daughter&s teacher at Miami Elementary and has been a special part of our lives. I ran into often at Home Hospital when she was volunteering. What a wonderful, giving person. She changed the lives of others.
My sincere sympathy of your loss.

Dear Chuck: My deepest sympathy at the passing of your wife Patty. I was surprised to read her obituary, and was unaware of any illness. Please accept my condolences and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely; Dick Nagel

Chuck,
I am so sorry for your loss. Patty was a wonderful person. She did so much for us girls in ambulatory surgery. We were blessed in ambulatory surgery to know such a wonderful couple.
My deepest sympathy,
Cathy Hudson

Elyse and family-

We are very sadden for you family by the passing of Patty. The few times we met her, she was always happy (because she was with her daughter) and full of energy!

Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathy are with you all.

""Those who live in the hearts of others.... Never die.""

And, I know, you will always keep her close-

Victor Taylor and Rebecca Gundrum

Mrs. Williamson was my kindergarten teacher at Miami Elementary School back in the fall of 1975. The kids, myself included, just loved her. When I happened upon the school years later and she was still teacher, she loved showing me that the sun I&d painted during my kindergarten year was still proudly displayed in an upper corner of the room. The few times we crossed paths around Lafayette, she still recognized me 30 years later. She was a beautiful soul who touched the lives of thousands and made a real difference, and she will be missed. Rest peacefully, Patty.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

I met Patty at Federated Church of West Lafayette, when she attended there for awhile. We were sort of kindred spirits in the Lord. Always enjoyed her so much. She had a heart of gold and willing to help where ever she could. Then Patty started attending another church and we only saw one another here and there when we bumped into one another shopping. I retired in 2005 and started volunteering at Home Hospital. Right away bumped into Patty and she talked me into being a sub for the surgery waiting room, where she and Chuck gave a lot of their time each week.
I don&t ever remember her complaining, speaking ill of someone, or gossiping. I&ll miss her but I know Patty is with her Lord and she and I will meet there one day with all our loved ones. Sincerely, Barbara Amos

Dear Chuck - I find it difficult to think of the world without Patty, the bustling-ever-busy-butterfly. She was such a kind, loving person who would give anything to help another without complaint. She is God&s gain and our loss. When you play
the organ, I am sure she will revisit you in memories from your lives together.
Savor those, Chuck, even though they might cause tears to flow for awhile. Savor
those and replay them to enjoy, once again, the tender moments you shared. I believe you will have a basket-ful of memories, overflowing. Patty was that kind of person - overflowing in kindness and love, generosity and gentleness. She will be
missed. God Bless you, Chuck. Fondly, Suzie Mounts

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.