Patricia L Bussard

Patricia L. Bussard, 85 of Urbana passed away at 8:32 AM, Monday October 28, 2024 at Country Health and Rehab, Gifford.

Funeral Mass will be 11:30 AM, Friday, November 1, 2024 at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Philo with Rev. Keith Walder officiating.  Visitation will be from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at the church.  Freese Funeral Home, Sidney is assisting with arrangements.

Patricia was born April 13, 1939 in Tuscola, a daughter to Joseph and Julia “Dude” Butler Cler.  She married Everett “Bud” Bussard on August 25, 1956 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Penfield.  He preceded in death on August 10, 2022.

She is survived by her children; Lynn (Dale) Huffman of Savoy, Vicki Parkerson of Potomac, and Scott (Sheree) Bussard of Armstrong, six grandchildren; Jamie (Michael) Ellars of Tolono, Zach (Jen) Huffman of Savoy, Buddy (Sara) Parkerson of Penfield, Tori (Kate) Gerth of Potomac, Spencer (Kami) Bussard of Gibson City and Slade (Logan) Bussard of Armstrong, 15 great-grandchildren; Natalie, Callie and Dillon Ellars, Elliot, Aiden, and Lucas Huffman, Gavin, Tinley, and Brynn Parkerson, Braxton, Kenedy, and Jaxon Gerth, Lindy Williamson, and Ryker and Rhett Bussard, four siblings; Dixie (Jerry) Christian of Tolono, Mike (Ann) Cler of Philo, Pam Cler of Savoy, and Terry (Cindy) Cler of Penfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Doug of St. Joseph, a brother, Bob Cler, and a son in law Jeff Parkerson.

She graduated from Armstong High School.  He retired from Hyster in Danville.  She enjoyed quilting and following her grandchildren’s sporting events.  She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, Philo.

The family wishes to thank Gabby from Transitions Hospice along with the staff at Country Health and Rehab in Gifford and the residents and staff at Autumn Fields.  She felt so welcomed and comfortable.

Memorials may be made to Hooves of Hope, Potomac.

Condolences may be made at freesefh.com.

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