Mrs. Patricia VanBusKirk, born September 29, 1929, in Port Huron, Michigan and reared there, later resided in the Tampa, Florida area before becoming a Franklin, North Carolina resident in 1985 until her recent passing May 5, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Howard VanBuskirk; her parents Jacob and Margaret Borkowski; and her sister Marjorie Pearson.

She is survived by her brother Jacob Borkowski and her children James VanBuskirk of Otto, North Carolina, Cathy Chase of Franklin, North Carolina, and Donna McCann of Pembroke Pines, Florida; and her grandchildren David Chase, Andrew Chase, Jennifer Critser, Robert McCann III, Alicia Gray, Jeffery McCann, Patricia Demoret, seven grandchildren, and nineteen great grandchildren.

Patricia VanBuskirk, with her faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, delighted in reading her Bible, and greatly appreciated her family's visits. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren. For years, she provided care for other's children, some of whom remained friends with her for decades. She was an accomplished seamstress and relished the pastime of creating puzzle art of beautiful countryside scenes that she lovingly framed for family members.

As a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church, Mrs. VanBuskirk will rest near her husband Howard at the church cemetery there awaiting our Lord's promise given in her favorite passage John 14:2,3: In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. And if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there ye may be also."