Mildred Mae Patrick, 73, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully in the morning of Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, at her residence.

Mildred was born at home to parents Rev. Creed & Mary (Fields) Allen on April 10, 1941 in Knox. She was a member of the House of the Lord Church in Plymouth. Mildred spent her youth growing up in Knox a preacher’s daughter. She married the love of her life, Luther Patrick of North Judson, at Pilgrim Holiness (Methodist) Church in North Judson on Oct. 6, 1957. Luther and Mildred have celebrated 57 years of marriage.

From 1959 to 1968 Mildred brought eight children into the world. In 1973 she and Luther moved the family to Plymouth. The children were Mildred’s heart and defined her role in life. Mildred resided most of her life on Beerenbrook Street where she attended Pilgrim Gospel Light House Church, a short walk away. Mildred kept family at the center of her life. Keeping up with the news and current events was one of her interests.Through her loving heart she brought immense value to her family. Being a mother was her profession. Mildred enjoyed cooking and canning. She made large dinners for the family; often inviting others into her home that could use some good company. Making a meal was just one demonstration of her love. She didn’t need to be recognized by the world for more than that, and she loved it.

She is survived by her husband; daughter: Candi (Terry) Norris, Syracuse; son: Stephen (Carrie) Patrick, Plymouth; son: Jerry (Marlene) Patrick, Knox; daughter: Mary (Anthony) Goheen, Winimac; son: Luther Patrick Jr., South Bend; daughter: Barbara (Richard) VanWynsberghe, Rolling Praire; daughter: Janice (Gregory) Howdeshell, Rochester; 20 grandchildren: Ken, Kristi, Mike, Josh, Taylor, April, Jeremiah, Candice, Sarah, Matthew, Jaquellyne, Christopher, Victoria, Erica, Brandon, Megan, Jonathon, Dean, Hannah, John David; and 24 great-grandchildren.

Mildred was preceded in death by her last of eight children born: son: David Allen Patrick.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. (EST) on Friday, Nov. 21, in the House of the Lord Church, 16493 Old US 30, Plymouth, with Rev. Gerald Allen officiating.

Burial will follow services at Crown Hill Cemetery, Knox. A catered meal for friends and family will be held at Knox Community Center, 55 East Lake Street in Knox following burial to celebrate the life of Mildred Patrick.

Memorial contributions can be made to: Gospel Lighthouse Youth Center in memory of Mildred Patrick 701 N. Beerenbrook Street, Plymouth, IN 46563.