Patricia W. Gluys

Patricia Wheeler Gluys, a long time resident of Greenfield, IN went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 84 at Brownsburg Healthcare on Thursday, November 12, 2015. She was born on May 4, 1931 in Connersville, IN to the late George W. and Mildred (Smith) Wheeler. At a young age Pat moved to Silver Springs, MD and graduated with a degree in nursing from the University of Maryland in 1953. Pat spent much of her career as a registered nurse at Hancock Memorial Hospital in Greenfield and in the office of Wayne Endicott, M.D. until she retired in 1996. Pat remained actively involved with the hospital for many years as a volunteer. She served on the board of the Heart Association of Hancock County for 10 years, the Hancock County Senior Services Board, the Christian Womens Association, the University of Maryland Nurses Alumni Association, and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Greenfield. Pat is survived by her sons, Gary W. (Joan) Gluys of San Antonio, TX, Robert L. (Merryn) Gluys of Indianapolis, and James D. Gluys of Portage, MI; daughter, Marcia K. (Duane) Brock of Brownsburg, IN; sister, JoAnn Karn of Holland, MI; 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and 8 nephews and nieces. She is preceded in death by her parents. Friends may call from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel of Greenfield, 1780 W Main St. Greenfield, IN 46140. A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 16, 2015 at 10:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church of Greenfield, 116 W South St, Greenfield, IN 46140. A private family burial will immediately follow the service at Riverside Cemetery in Cambridge City, IN. In lieu of flowers she requested that memorial contributions be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 116 W. South Street, Greenfield, Indiana 46140. Online condolences or memories may be shared at www.stillingerfamily.com