kokomo, indiana - Patricia M. (Hornbuckle) Butcher, 74, Kokomo, left this life on Sept. 2, 2025.

She was born on July 28, 1951, in Como, Mississippi, to Waid F. Hornbuckle Sr. and Norma Beatrice (Perry) Hornbuckle.

Patsy married LeRoy S. Butcher on Dec. 17, 2002, and he passed away on Aug. 7, 2004.

Patsy was a homemaker whose warmth and style made every space beautiful and welcoming. But more than that, she had a way of making people feel seen, appreciated and at home. She found joy by staying connected to the people she loved most and was someone who gave generously of her time, her attention and her heart. Patsy's life was one of quiet impact—rich in love, beauty and meaning. Her presence will be deeply missed.

Patsy is survived by siblings, Jenette Young, Michael L. (Kim) Hornbuckle and Lisa Ford; sister-in-law, Betty Hornbuckle; nieces and nephews, Angie (Jeff) Harrell, Bobby (Lawanda) Young, Shane Hornbuckle, Amanda Nava, Marcelo (Melissa) Nava, Monica Nava, Nathan (Lacey) Nava, Jason (Shana) Ford, Jeb (Robin) Ford, Brian Hornbuckle and Michael G. Hornbuckle; many great-nieces and great-nephews; as well as her beloved dog, Finley.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Waid F. Hornbuckle Jr. and Mildred Nava; nieces and nephews, Tina Rouse, Daniel Hornbuckle, Eddie Nava and Wayne Hornbuckle; and a great-niece, Amirra Nava.

A Memorial Gathering will be held at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, 2097 W. Alto Road, Kokomo, on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, from 5 p.m. until the start of the Memorial Service at 6 p.m. Share a memory with the family at www.sunsetmemorygarden.com.