Patricia R. Bush, 74, Sproul, passed away Tuesday at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus.

She was born in McKee, daughter of the late Orville and Olive (Delozier) Eagler. She married Robert Bush Sr. on Aug. 27, 1983.

Surviving are her husband; four sons: Kenneth Clark and wife, Kathy, of West Union, Ohio, Rick Clark and wife, Cindy, of Ebensburg, Kevin Musselman and wife, Brenda, of Kannapolis, N.C., and Ronald Musselman and wife, Cathy, of Pleasant Gap; two stepsons: Robert Dean Bush Jr. and wife, Linda, of Claysburg and Rex Bush of Altoona; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruby Shope of Altoona; and a brother, Donald Eagler of Hephzibah, Ga.

She was preceded in death by two brothers: Charles and William Eagler; and a sister, Shirley Hershey.

Patricia attended Greenfield United Church of Christ. She retired from Peggy's Diner in 2004 after 36 years of service. She had many friends through her work as a waitress and traveled with her husband, who played country music in the area.

She was a very caring, loving person, always concerned about others, even at the end of her life. Her hugs will be sadly missed by her children and grandchildren. She was a wonderful cook and baker who enjoyed entertaining her family and baking Christmas goodies. She also enjoyed conversations with people and was liked by everyone.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Greenfield United Church of Christ with Pastor Robert Penner and her son, the Rev. Dr. Rick Clark, officiating. Interment at Greenfield Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Patricia's church.