Pat James

I regretfully announce the passing of my beloved mother Patricia James. She passed away Friday September 8 at Bell Trace surrounded by their wonderful caring and compassionate staff. She fought a brave and lengthy battle. I was blessed to have a mother that encouraged me to follow my passion . She encouraged me to be the best I could be, to not give up, to be true to my heart and to always treat others as I wished to be treated. She was my rock, my role model. In 1956 she met the love of her life, Jack James. They married in December of 1956. In 1957 they were blessed with one child, me! They could tell from day one I was going to be a handful and decided one would be more than enough. I will never be able to fill the void she is leaving behind. Her passions were motorsports, her love of animals, supporting our military men and women. And supporting me as I chased my dreams. In her later years she followed politics and current affairs. She loved a good debate. Pat was preceded in death by her loving husband of 26 years. Her mother and father, Frank and Ferrol Lantz. Sister Catherine Funkhouser and her husband Robert. Sister Dorothy Watson and her husband Ward. Niece Lana Hershman. Patricia is survived by me, daughter Teresa, nephew John Hershman of Evansville Indiana; Great Nephew Robin Hershman and his wife Suzette also of Evansville; Great Nephew Lance Funkhouser and wife Kelly of Key West, Florida. A special thank you to the Ellettsville Fire Department and EMT's. They graciously came, providing a lift assist every evening. They also provided mom with nickname, Sassy Pants. She developed a crush and enjoyed their wit, conversation and an occasional flirt. I will be forever grateful for their kindness and compassion. Thank you to my coworkers and team at Hylant for their kind words, support and picking me up and giving me strength to carry one. Thank you to her Case Manager,nurses, assistants and aides at Bell Trace. Thank you to all the doctors, nurses, aides and interns at Monroe Hospital and IU Health. Her hospices nurses, assistants, aides and interns and case manager at Bloomington Hospice House. Thank you to Carlton and Rhonda for your love of mom. She enjoyed your calls and visits. You made her day. Thank you to Sue and JoAnne at Mane Connection. Thank you to my neighbors Lance and Colleen. .Thank you to all my loving friends for their love compassion and support. Thank you to Natalie, Emily and David at Allen Funeral home for taking great care on my mom. I apologize to anyone I have forgotten. At her wish, there will be no visitation A simple graveside service for immediate family. In lieu of flowers I am asking you to spend time with your loved ones, go out to eat, a movie or a night of racing at one of our many 1 local short tracks.

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Pat James

June 15, 1934 - September 8, 2023