Patricia Booher Murdock

April 23, 1937 – January 26, 2021

Pattie passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior after a short illness with COVID-19. She was born in Darlington, IN to Carl and Louise Payne Booher. She spent her childhood there and attended Darlington High School. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Crawfordsville. She married Charles Murdock on July 8, 1967 at Crawfordsville. He preceded her in death on January 22, 2010.

Pattie was extremely creative and enjoyed making handmade gifts and baked treats for family and friends.  She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and was an accomplished seamstress. When her grandchildren were small, she often made them clothing. She created beautiful porcelain dolls, hand painting the faces and making the clothing herself. She enjoyed creating ceramic pieces from start to finish and often gifted her ceramics to others. She was an avid baker and not only collected recipes, she tried them all out. She was a talented cake decorator and ran a small business out of her home for many years creating everything from sheet cakes to enormous, tiered wedding cakes. Pattie worked several places in retail including Danners and 3D, often in the fabric and crafting departments.

Pattie belonged to several service clubs throughout her lifetime. She was a 42-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 72 and a longtime member of the Elks Club where she was currently serving as Lecturing Knight. She was also a 42-year member of the Eagles Auxiliary 1005 where she had served as Past Madam President and had been awarded the Mrs. Eagle award for living the Eagles motto of "People helping People." Currently she had been serving as Conductor.

Pattie will be remembered by friends and family as outgoing, kind and benevolent with a little sprinkle of playful mischief. Laughter was her favorite activity and she indulged in it whenever possible. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and was always first to lend a helping hand, kind word or small gift to show her appreciation or love. Above all, she loved her family.

Pattie is survived by sons:  Alan Patterson, Hendersonville, TN and Michael Murdock(Mel), West Baden, IN and daughters: Charyl White(James), Crawfordsville, IN, Teresa Harmless(Gene), Danville, IL, Carol Thorn, Hendersonville, TN and Cheryl Snider(Lee), Franklin, IN.

Other surviving relatives include a sister, Pearl Dant(Phil) and nephews, Steven(Lisa) and Brian(Jennie), all of Indianapolis, IN.

Also 15 grandchildren: Drew Patterson and Evan Patterson both of Jackson, TN, Tyler Murdock and Jorden Driver of French Lick, IN, Emily Driver(Kainan Yother), Bloomington, IN, Samantha Driver and Brittany Driver both of Maryland, Bailey Miller of Colorado, Lisa Gobel(Dion), Crawfordsville, IN, Lori Beers(Darryl Augustin), Nashville, TN, Matt Harmless(Charity), Covington, IN, Amanda Roderer(Steve), Travelers Rest, SC, Ashley Harmless, Danville, IL, Rachel Snider and Ryan Snider(Ines) both of Franklin, IN, also 20 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren.

Pattie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant daughter, April Hedge, infant granddaughter, Stephanie Harmless and infant great grandson, Levi Driver.

Per her wishes, cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held on her birthday, April 23, 2021 at 11 AM with visitation from 10 AM to the service at Burkhart Funeral Home.  Afterwards she will be laid to rest at Oak Hill South.

In lieu of flowers at the time of the service, the family requests that donations be made in her name to the Eagles Auxiliary, 920 E South Blvd. Crawfordsville, IN 47933.