Patricia Rushton

Patricia Louise (Pat) Rushton, of Clayton, Indiana, age 91, passed away early on the morning of September 17th, 2026, at the “Waters of Martinsville” where she had been a resident for the past 22 months. Pat’s family would like to thank everyone from the “Waters” and “Heart to Heart Hospice Care” for the wonderful care they gave to Pat during her stay and especially during her last few days!

Patricia was born on March 5th, 1935 to George and Viola Roberts in Indianapolis, Indiana. She eventually attended Clayton High School where she met and eventually married Robert E. (Bob) Rushton on October 10th, 1952. He proceeded her in death on May 15th, 2004. They farmed in and around Clayton for 52 1/2 years prior to Bob’s passing. After selling the farm, Pat lived in Brownsburg and Zionsville before moving to Bloomington after a diagnosis of dementia.

Pat was a very busy farmer’s wife, working like a man for many years on the farm, yet still running the household and caring for three children. The family shared many happy memories on the farm over the years. She was LOVED and cherished by all who knew her. Pat was a member of Clayton Christian Church..

She was proceeded in death by her husband Bob, parents, George and Viola Roberts, siblings, Barbara Thomas and George Roberts, Jr., son Steven (passed away at birth), son-in-law Gary Hostetter, many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Pat is survived by her daughters, Kathy (Doug) Lozier of Carmel, Linda Hostetter of Bloomington and her son Jim (Chantelle) Rushton of Edgewood, TX.

Grandchildren - Steffannie Lozier, Youngstown, FL, Randy (Krystal) Hostetter, Ellettsville, Jennifer (Brad) Flynn, Bloomington, Scott (Kim) Hostetter, Franklin, Skylar Rushton, Edgewood, TX.

Great Grandchildren - Kate Fuydal, Youngstown, FL, Ayden (Sadie) Hostetter, Seattle, WA, Issac Marlow, Ellettsville, Alayna Flynn, Bloomington, Gatlin Hostetter and Avery Hostetter, Franklin.

Services will be held on Thursday, September 24th, 2026 in Clayton, Indiana at the Helton & Harris Funeral Home, 4712 Pennsylvania St., Clayton, In 46118. Visitation will be held from 11:00am to 1:00pm with the funeral service at 1:00pm. Burial will follow at the Clayton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations are welcomed to the Alzheimer’s Association, Heart to Heart Hospice Care, or to the Clayton Cemetery Association.