Patricia A. (Carroll) Wiley
75, Indianapolis, IN passed away on March 11, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Born on May 22, 1939, she was the daughter of Norman and Emma (Blaschke) Carroll. She was a resident of Indianapolis, graduated from Scecina High School ‘57, and worked for Acme Sewer and Moorfeed Corporation. After marrying Joseph Wiley, she moved to Anderson, IN and become the owner/operator of PJ’s Frozen Yogurt. In 1989, Patty and Joe retired to Avon Park, FL until she returned to Indianapolis in 2014 to be with her family. Her parents and her loving husband preceded her in death, as did her grandson Kevin Elkin, and brother in law, Edward Schaffer. She is survived by her children, John (Michelle) Elkin, Joe (Stephanie) Elkin, Ruthanne (Ron) Eaton, Ron Elkin, and Teresa (Greg) LeBeau; siblings, John (Karen) Carroll, Mary Jo Schaffer, and Carolyn Sue (Wayne) Miller; grandchildren, Steve, Drake, Doug, Zachary, Eileen Elkin, John Good, Katie and Samantha Elkin, Gabriel and Cally Elkin, Michael Eaton and Shelby Pope, Keri and Kristi LeBeau; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Anni and Diem Elkin, Jack and Lily Good, Maddie and Baby Elkin and Skye Simon.
Patty Ann was always positive and will be remembered for her devotion to her family, sense of humor, and creativity. She loved spending time with family, painting, sewing, working in her yard, and playing Scrabble and Candy Crush.
Our family would like to thank Heartland Hospice and specifically her nurse, Lori, and aide, Jill, for the compassion they shared when caring for our mother.
A funeral mass will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 7243 E. 10th St. Indianapolis, IN 46219 at 9:30, Tuesday, March 17. A celebration of life will follow at 11:00, Warren Baptist Church, 9501 E. 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46229.
In lieu of flowers or donations, the family is asking that you share a fond memory you have of Patty Ann on the Indiana Funeral Care website, and “Spend time with those you love. One of these days you will say either, “I wish I had” or “I’m glad I did.” – Zig Ziglar
Pat Johnson says
The first time I met Patty was at her sister Jody’s house in FL. At the dinner table Patty mentioned we had two Patty’s, so she dubbed me as “Patty at the end of the table”. That name sticks with me to this day.
Cheryl LeBeau says
Our deepest sympathy for you Terssa and your family. Your Mom will always be with you.
Love,
Mike and Cheryl
DantaYork says
hergingerbreadmenshemadeforhergrandchildren,,,,, her love for all
Jim Minchin says
Greg and Teresa, I am sorry for your lose.
Angela Suski says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Laurie Eckart says
Sorry for your loss. I am remembering you in prayer. God Bless You, Laurie Eckart
Tammy O'Dell Brown says
I feel so honored and lucky to have known Pat all my life. She and her Family were our very next door neighbors. Sharing a double house on N.Adams St. INDPLS.
She was my favorite neighbor and her kids were mine and my siblings best friends. She was caring, nurturing, smart, classy, fun, wise and fair, and I adored her. She loved music, all kinds. To share a coke in her kitchen listening to the pop songs of the day was a real treat. I heard the song Downtown for the first time with her, and she laughed when I told her she looked like Petula Clark. She had a star quality to my young eyes. When we kids played outside until dusk, she called her kids in for the night with “Olly, Olly, Elkins In!” Like I said, she was fun! A great sense of humor.
I’ll never forget her Magical CHRISTMAS Trees covered in Spun Glass. Her beautiful fancy Cakes! I loved watching her spread the frosting on with her special Silver frosting knife. She gave me the privilege of frosting the Going Away cake she baked us when we moved away when I was 10, we kids were heartbroken to be leaving them, and there was much crying at first. Patty hugged us and told us she would bring the kids over often to see us in Noblesville for visits, overnights and camping. She was one Adult who kept her Promises. That means a lot to a Child, I loved her all my life and will never forget her.
Rest In Peace Dear Friend.
With Gratitude, Respect and Love,
Tammy O’Dell Brown
Susie Miller says
My sister, my confidant. She is a part of me. She taught me how to live in today, cultivating only happy memories. She makes me smile.
Terry Mayo says
One of my favorite memories of Pat’s creativity is when she painted a full size Cat in the Hat leaning through a window, on her dining room wall.
I also loved all of her calming words of advice such as “You don’t have to decide anything right now”, and “if you are overwhelmed with housework, just clean one room, the one you enjoy the most”
She also wrote beautiful personal letters, one of which I still have from years ago.
Cindy Willyard says
Please know that I am thinking of you!I am so sorry for your loss.
John Carroll says
One of my earliest memories of my sister Patty (as we called her then) was of the two of us playing with toy cars that Dad had brought home for us. I remember the two of us playing in the snow making angels during our first winter in South Bend. I remember Patty talking to her friend Sharon who lived next door through adjoining back-to-back medicine cabinets while they both were both getting ready for bed.
When Mom was carrying Susie, it was Pat who first suggested Carolyn Sue for a girl’s name. (Yes Susie. Patty gave you your name.)
As teenagers we spent our summers playing Canasta on the front porch on Rural Street. I remember the double dates with Pat. Often my date was one of Pat’s friends. I watched my sister grow into the wonderful mature woman that many of you knew. As the mother of five she would share with me funny little tales of the antics of her children. Then there were the visits to Avon Park, the scrabble games, her dog Casey and three cats who kept us entertained.
These are just a few memories I have my sister.
I love you Pat. May you be at rest with God. And don’t forget to tell Mom and Dad we said “hello”.
John Carroll