Patricia Carol Shenk

Patricia Carol (née Wooten) Shenk was called home by our Lord on Thursday January 21st 2021 - following a brief illness.

Born in Logan, WV on April 17th 1935, Pat concluded her earthly walk in Auburn, NY.

Some of her accomplishments during her 85 year walk here;

Owner and operator of two adult care homes (Summit House in Alton, NY 1974-1984 and Summit ElderLodge in Moravia, NY 1988 - 2017). She was also her HS Class Valedictorian, worked fore the FBI in the 1950’s, Member International Platform of Speakers, credited with changing laws in NYS for the improvement of nursing home operation, was listed in Who’s Who of American Women, was an avid singer who sang on radio in the 1950s, taught Sunday School, started a fund-raising group that built a bridges and schools in impoverished regions of Africa. Created and headed numerous youth groups to foster healthy lifestyles and community outreach - Her life accomplishments are too many to list.

Pat was truly a person who loved and saw only the good in all people. Nobody that met her was not enriched by the experience. In her time here she helped out and inspired countless people of all walks. Her unshakable optimism was rooted in her love of Jesus Christ and the Trinity.

Pat is predeceased by her husband Raymond Ros Shenk (Sr), her parents Jasper and Hatha (née Bays) Wooten. She will always be loved by her children; Mark (Greenlee), Roanne, Ellen, and Ray (Jr), Timothy, and Zachary, ten grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and one great great grandson (yes - that’s FIVE generations). She is predeceased by brothers Richard, John, George and survived by sister Glenna and brother William. She is also survived by countless nieces, nephews, and an army of friends and former colleagues. If anyone has been left out on this list - please forgive the author (son Tim).

There will be a private service scheduled for Patricia Shenk on February 6, 2021 at the Pettigrass Funeral Home In Auburn, NY from 2-5 . We ask if you would like to pay your respects please wear a mask and social distancing is a must. If you would like to send flowers please send them in to the funeral home.

It is a gross understatement to state that Pat is sorely missed by many - we love you and that will never change - see you!.

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