BENTON -- Patricia "Pat" Barnhart, 75, passed away at 11:40 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Helia Healthcare in Benton. She was born July 1, 1937, in Cadiz, Ohio, the daughter of Samuel and Lucille (Carrothers) Bryan. She married William Lewis "Louie" Barnhart on April 21, 1962, and he preceded her in death March 25, 2005. A graduate of Rend Lake College Nursing School, Mrs. Barnhart was a registered nurse. She loved little kids and specialized in pediatric nursing. Mrs. Barnhart was a wonderful cook and enjoyed cooking for her family. Survivors include her children, Michael Barnhart and wife Donna of Carmichaels, Penn., James William Barnhart and wife Kathy of Coshocton, Ohio, Cheryl Franklin of Benton, Jack E. Bryan and wife Karen of Cadiz, Ohio, Mark Reed and wife Fay of Benton and Lewis Barnhart and wife Debbie of Benton; daughter-in-law, Carla Barnhart of Benton; son-in-law, Richard Wood of Hopedale, Ohio; grandchildren, Sandy, Shawna, Ricky, Janelle, Corey, Lindsay, Melissa, Michael, Stacey, Emily, Morgan, Ryan, Adam, Trevor, Tyler and Nicole; several great-grandchildren; one brother, Butch Bryan and wife Toots of Dresden, Ohio; one sister, Jan Kidder of Columbus, Ohio; and two loving pets, Baby and Jacque. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Randy Barnhart; daughter, Diane Wood; and brother, Babe Bryan. Services will be at 6 p.m. today in Masonic-Odd Fellow Cemetery in Benton with the Rev. Bill Carter officiating. Visitation will be after 4 p.m. today at Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton. For those who wish, memorials in Mrs. Barnhart's name may be made to First Baptist Church in Benton. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on April 2, 2013