Patricia Thompson

Patricia A. “Puddy” Thompson, 73, of Belle Center, passed away at 12:25 a.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Green Hills Care Center. She was born in Urbana, Ohio on September 14, 1943 to the late Leslie Raymond and Thelma (Johnson) McKee. On August 11, 1962, she married Carl E. Thompson Sr. and he preceded her in death, February 11, 2010. Patricia was also preceded in death by a grandson, Nicholas Orahood; siblings, Shirley Brugh and Earl McKee; brother-in-law, Bill Bailey; nephews, Billy Bailey and Douglas “Duke” Bailey; and niece, Brittney Brugh-Williams.

She is survived by her daughters, Beverly (Philip) Weeks of DeGraff and Carla (John) Orahood of Woodstock; son, Carl (Dianna) Thompson Jr. of Decatur, Tennessee; grandchildren, Leslie (Justin) Bahan, Michael (Kelly) Instine, Darci (Ryan) Bebout, Rachel (Jacob) Thompson-Marler, and Chelsea Thompson; great grandchildren, Madison Bahan, Mackenzie Bahan, Jack Bahan, Jacob Bahan, Logan Instine, Faith Instine, Carson Instine, Raychael DeLong, Brooklynn Instine and Zane Bebout; brothers Rick (Barb) McKee and Terry (Laura) McKee; sisters, Bonnie (Jesse) Walters, Linda (Dave Jones) Bailey, Connie (Tom) Sizemore, and Becky (Ken) Hilton; many nieces, nephews, and special friends.

Puddy worshipped at the First Church of God in Bellefontaine. She worked for Siemens in Urbana for nearly 30 years. Puddy was an avid fisherwoman; she loved taking fishing trips to Tennessee. She enjoyed bowling, games shows, and traveling. Puddy loved her family gatherings. She loved being with her “twisted” sisters, and “What happens with the sisters…stays with the sisters.” All who loved Puddy will miss her.

Pastor Gary Brown and Pastor Ray Headings will officiate a funeral service at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 27, 2017 at the First Church of God, 1000 E. Brown Street, Bellefontaine. Visitation will be Sunday, March 26th from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 321 N. Main Street, Bellefontaine, and one hour prior to the service on Monday at church. Burial will be in Huntsville Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Bellefontaine.

Memorial donations may be made to:  First Church of God Senior Adult Group 1000 E. Brown St. Bellefontaine, OH 43311