Patricia Ilene Busenbark

March 6, 1931 – Aug. 15, 2022

Patricia Ilene Busenbark passed away on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022 at Francisican Health Center in Lafayette.

She was born on March 6, 1931 in Putnam County to Cecil and Naomi (Newell) Dove.

She was a graduate of New Market High School in May 1949. She married Meredith E. Busenbark on June 12, 1949 at the First Baptist New Market Church by Rev. Creed Hampton. She graduated from the Indianapolis School of Beauty Culture in 1963 and owned and operated a cosmetology shop in her home for 44 years.

She was a member of New Market First Baptist Church, where she held many positions serving the Lord. She and Meredith were members in State Active Baptist Campers Club and traveled to many different states during mission projects.

Survivors include her sons, Robert Busenbark (Terrace) and Randy Busenbark; six grandchildren, Tisha McKinney (Aaron), Mindy Johnson (Clayton), Patrick Busenbark (Jennifer), Kelli Wiley (Kevin), Derick Busenbark (Jennifer) and Kyle Busenbark (Candice); 15 great grandchildren; her brother, Leslie Dove; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Meredith; sisters, Glenda Kay Debusk and Thena Beasley; daughter-in-law, Kathy Busenbark; and a special cousin, Rita Lieske.

Visitation is scheduled on Monday, Aug. 22, 2022 at New Market Baptist Church, 106 1st Street in New Market from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m., with Pastor Todd Randles officiating. Burial will follow at Indian Creek Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to New Market Baptist Church Memorial Fund, PO Box 87, New Market, IN 47965. Share memories and condolences at www.SandersFuneralCare.com.