Obituary of Patricia Anne Fox

Patricia Anne Fox, 87, of Niles, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 9, 2021. She was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to the late Richard and Solina Bentley. Patricia owned and operated Pat’s Ceramics in Niles and also worked at the former Sheller Globe, Intraspect, and Mintech. Pat looked forward to playing cards every night with her daughter, Theresa, who was also her caretaker and her best friend. Her favorite past times were spending the day at the casino, going morel mushroom hunting, and listening to her country music LOUDLY. The highlight of her life was seeing Willie Nelson in Concert where she had first row seats and he patted her on the head after the show. Pat overcame many health issues in her life and always had a way of bouncing right back stronger than ever. She was unstoppable. Left to cherish her memory are her siblings, Barbara Garrard, Earl Bentley, and William (and Paula) Bentley, and a special friend Mary Cochren, all of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Patricia also had four children, Kenneth (and Susan) Fox of South Bend, Daniel (and Kimberly) Fox of Niles, Cynthia Fox of Niles, and Theresa Fox Hartman of Niles. Pat also had four grandchildren, Andrew, Kyle, Sarah, and Nathan; and two great-grandsons. Patricia will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. In keeping with Pat’s wishes, her family will be gathering privately.