{"id":98013,"date":"2026-02-09T11:33:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T16:33:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=98013"},"modified":"2026-02-09T11:33:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T16:33:29","slug":"patricia-l-wilder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=98013","title":{"rendered":"Patricia L. Wilder"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--AUTO-AD-BEFORE-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\"\n        data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n        data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Thumbnail-5-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98014\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patricia L. Wilder, 94, of Albany, Georgia, died 4:00 am, Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Willson Hospice Home in Albany, Georgia. She was born on September 7, 1931, in Marion, Indiana, to Everett and Edna (Purdy) Cooper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patty married Keith Wilder in 2005, and he preceded her in death on April 6, 2018. She worked as the office manager for Ambassador Steel in Kokomo, Indiana, where she was known for her dedication and steady presence. Patty was a member of the Open Door Fellowship in Converse, Indiana, and was widely regarded as a true prayer warrior whose faith guided every part of her life. It was that faith, love, and non-judgmental acceptance that would draw people to her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Family was always Patty\u2019s top priority, and she poured her love into every relationship she held dear. She also shared a special bond with her beloved dog, Angel Annie, who brought her great comfort and joy. Patty loved flowers and enjoyed gardening, and even as she began to lose her vision, she still found a way to enjoy her flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She is survived by her daughter, Kathy R. (David) Geist of Albany, Georgia; three grandchildren, Kari (Gregg) Vanover of Warren, Indiana, Neil Shorb of Jacksonville, Florida, and Jennifer (Billy) DeHart of Bluffton, Indiana; and four great-grandchildren, Haley Vanover, Mia Vanover, Destinee Burlette, and Hadley DeHart. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, Steven Lynch and Michael Lynch, one brother, and five sisters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. Entombment will be in Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum, at Memorial Lawns Cemetery. Friends may call 12:30 &#8211; 2:00 pm Saturday, at the funeral home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The memorial guest book for Patricia may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/grandstaffhentgen-funeral-service-inc.tributestore.com\/?oId=47205667&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.1063076319.1748016019:GS2.1.s1770654202$o112$g1$t1770654762$j58$l0$h0&amp;tcouuid=ee2c02ed-bdeb-4527-8b97-16d765385175&amp;mtph=1\">send flowers<\/a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tree.tributestore.com\/?oId=47205667&amp;tag=&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.1063076319.1748016019:GS2.1.s1770654202$o112$g1$t1770654762$j58$l0$h0&amp;tcouuid=ee2c02ed-bdeb-4527-8b97-16d765385175&amp;mtph=1\">plant a tree<\/a>&nbsp;in memory of Patricia L. Wilder, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/grandstaffhentgen-funeral-service-inc.tributestore.com\/?oId=47205667&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.1063076319.1748016019:GS2.1.s1770654202$o112$g1$t1770654762$j58$l0$h0&amp;tcouuid=ee2c02ed-bdeb-4527-8b97-16d765385175&amp;mtph=1\">visit our floral store.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<!--AUTO-AD-AFTER-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;text-align:center\"\n        data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Patricia L. Wilder, 94, of Albany, Georgia, died 4:00 am, Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Willson Hospice Home in Albany, Georgia. She was born on September 7, 1931, in Marion, Indiana, to Everett and Edna (Purdy) Cooper. 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Wilder, 94, of Albany, Georgia, died 4:00 am, Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Willson Hospice Home in Albany, Georgia. She was born on September 7, 1931, in Marion, Indiana, to Everett and Edna (Purdy) Cooper. Patty married Keith Wilder in 2005, and he preceded her in death on April 6, 2018. 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