Patricia "Pat" Sue Johnson

Patricia Sue “Pat” (Robison) Johnson, 74, left this world on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, surrounded by loved ones while in the comfort of her home after a three-and-a-half-year battle with lung cancer. She was born on May 8, 1948, to the late John William and Betty Lou (Loftus) Robison. The oldest of four siblings, Pat was raised in Eagledale where she attended Northwest High School, proudly graduating with the class of 1966. Starting her family at a young age, Pat was a true matriarch immersing herself in her children’s lives. An integral part of the PTO, she was known as the team mom volunteering her time in the concession stand, hosting chili cook offs for races, and obsessively cheering her boys on from the stands for every football game. Although she may have been the disciplinarian of the family, she still held a soft spot when the kids found themselves grounded by their father, allowing them secret freedoms. An IUPUI alumni, Pat held several employment positions including working as a teacher’s aide with St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, a cashier with Speedway Gas Station, Duke Energy as a customer care specialist, as well as an accounts specialist with Clean Sweep. However, her claim to fame and utmost proud moment was when she was employed with Mayflower where she played a key role in bringing her favorite NFL team, the Colts, to Indianapolis. A member of St Thomas More and the Ladies Auxiliary with American Legion Post 103, she also accommodated foreign exchange students into her home. After the unexpected death of her husband Joe in 1998, she pulled herself up by her bootstraps and grabbed life by the reins. She met the man she would spend her twilight years in 2001 in the grocery store (those of you who know, know). Wary at first, she heeded her mother’s advice to give him time to grow on her and the pair discovered a mutual love for NASCAR, traveling to Atlanta and Chicago for races. With an adventurous spirit, Pat and Dale enjoyed riding their side by side, attending car shows, where she once won best in show with their treasured 1972 mandarin orange Nova. A die-hard Colts fan, Pat reveled in watching NASCAR, WWE and WWF wrestling, so much so that she subscribed to every Monday night match. A truly amazing cook, she ensured her cherished family spent the holidays together, whipping up her famous scrumptious scrapple and meatloaf dishes. Her green thumb enabled her to cultivate beautiful yellow roses and big, fat, juicy tomatoes that she would eat right off the vine. Family was everything to Pat, she held them high above all else in life, spending every free moment she could muster with them. In her eyes the only thing better than grandkids is great grandkids, she even had a shirt that said so! A loving and gentle soul, with a spark unlike any other, she may have left this earthly world, but will forever remain in the hearts of those near and dear to her. Along with her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her former husbands, Wendell Willingham and Joseph Johnson, along with her fur puppy Mackey. She leaves behind her partner, Dale Stenger of Monrovia; children, Russell Willingham of Speedway, Larry “Tiger” Selke (Tracy) of Indianapolis, Kim Smith (Billy) of Indianapolis, Pete Willingham (Stacy) of Martinsville, Andrea Atwell (Rich) of Stilesville, and Alisha Staples (Todd) of Freedom; siblings, Bobby Robison of Florida, Shirley McIntyre (Terry) of Lebanon, and Phil Robison (Dorothy) of Monrovia; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. As well as her fur babies, Patches and Abby. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7pm, on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia, with a Celebration of Life Service beginning promptly at 7:00pm. Pastor Brian Oliver will officiate services and a Graveside Service will be conducted on Tuesday, October 18, at 11:30am in Memorial Park Cemetery, 9350 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN, 46229. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Morgan County Humane Society, 690 W Mitchell Ave, Martinsville, IN 46151, and envelopes will be available during services. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family, or light a candle in Pat' memory, search @MonroviaFuneralHome on social media or visit her tribute at www.lightmemorial.com.

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Patricia "Pat" Sue Johnson

May 8, 1948 - October 11, 2022