Patsy Ruth Bentley

It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a well-lived life that we announce the peaceful passing of Patsy R. Bentley on November 13, 2026. Born in the rolling hills of Kingsport Tennessee on September 29, 1929, to Iva Fink Easley and Arlen C Easley. Patsy was a cherished sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friends. Her gentle spirit and love for her family were constant throughout her 97 years.

Patsy's life was a testament to the strength and beauty of a nurturing heart. She married the love of her life, Raymond Bentley, on January 1, 1948. Together, they built a warm and welcoming home filled with laughter and love on their family farm in Indiana. Raymond and their beloved son, Tom Bentley, predeceased her, Patsy's legacy continues through her surviving brother, Phil Jones, her children, their spouses, and grandchildren. Camilla Page, David (Pam) Bentley, Ryan Scott (Brenda) Bentley, Bridget Stenger and Tom Bentley's wife Pam.

She also leaves behind her adoring grandchildren and their spouses -- Carl Ray Johnson, Heather (Kendall) Ballinger, Amanda (Chris) Fessler, Abby (Jimmy) Owens, Christopher (Becky) Bentley, Dylan (Sabrena) Stenger, Colton Stenger and Ryan Bentley-as well as her many treasured great-grandchildren.

Patsy was devoted to her family and her home on the farm, where she was a homemaker, gardener and mother. Her garden was her sanctuary, a testament to her legendary green thumb, where vibrant blooms and vegetables flourished under her care. All shared generously with family and neighbors. Well known for her southern cooking resulted in a family cookbook to share with others to share the recipes for others.

A longtime parishioner of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Milan, Indiana, Patsy was an active member of her community. After moving to Kentucky, she attended Heritage Fellowship. Her faith was a guiding light in her life, providing comfort and strength in times of need Patsy will be missed by all who had the privilege to know her. Her family takes solace in the love she left behind in the lives she touched throughout her journey.

As we bid farewell to a remarkable woman, we remember her with love and hold her close in our hearts. Patsy's legacy of love, loyalty and kindness will continue to bloom in the lives of her family and friends, just as her garden bloomed with the changing seasons.

A celebration of life will be held on November 20, 2026 with a visitation at 1:30 pm followed by a service at 2 pm at Heritage Fellowship, Florence, Kentucky.

Interment will be at St. Paul's Lutheran church, Milan, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to Heritage or St. Paul Lutheran Church cemetery fund.