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Ruth Bell Graham once said, “Down through the years I turned to the Bible and found in it all that I needed.”
It was something that Patty Wolfe could have easily said as she was a student of the Scriptures.

Down through the years Patty attended numerous Bible studies, and I and a neighbor were privileged to attend many of the same studies. Patty was always well prepared and her mind worked overtime when she entered that Bible study room. She was full of questions and always had a wonderful testimony to share.

Patty died September 19 at the age of 70. 

Her husband, Wayne, especially mentioned that Patty unashamedly lived to serve the Lord with her whole heart. “After having her heart changed by Him, she longed to help others experience the same blessing.”

Patty and her family were members of the Bunker Hill Christian Church where she had served as a Sunday School teacher, as church treasurer, and a member of the Ladies Circle.

Her son, Evan, is minister at Crossroads Christian Church in Gray. He, as well as Wayne, attended a couple of Bible studies with her.

Patty retired from Citizens Bank after working there for 40 years, primarily as a bank teller. Wayne said she loved her work, primarily because of the people she met each day. “She loved her customers dearly,” he shared. He also noted that near her work area Patty had a Bible trivia stand with Bible questions to get the attention of her customers.

“Patty was a Christian witness wherever she went…whether it was at work, the grocery store, Wal-Mart, anywhere and everywhere,” Wayne said.

“She was faithful to her church until she got sick. She had been sick for a few months before spending the last two weeks at the Ballad Hospice House in Bristol. She was not afraid to die. In fact, she awaited Heaven and meeting her Savior,” Wayne shared.

In addition to her son and his wife, Ashley, Patty had two grandchildren, Deacon Robert and Felicity Grace. “They were the light of her life,” Wayne said.

Earlier in her life and when she and Wayne first got married, Patty had worked for S.H. Kress – that was a few days ago. Also, in her younger years, she enjoyed playing softball. Patty also enjoyed painting as well as crafting, fishing, caring for animals, and birdwatching. She also enjoyed working in her flower garden. 

“She enjoyed being outside,” Wayne shared.

He added, “She was a good cook, too, and she took good care of her family.”

Her favorite thing to do with her grandchildren was to work puzzles with them and just sit on the porch and play with them.

Patty was a sentimental person, and although she collected nothing specifically, she collected “everything.”

Wayne described Patty as a very kind person, who had a soft, loving heart. “She loved her church and loved studying her Bible. She knew the Bible well and was a great go-to person if you had a question,” he said.

“Patty was a fun-loving person and had a great sense of humor. She enjoyed being with people. She was not one to travel much. She enjoyed staying at home,” Wayne shared.

“She’s not suffering anymore, but I’m going to miss her so much as are so many others. She gave meaning to friendship,” Wayne shared.

Among Patty’s final thoughts conveyed to her husband were “I’m going to die. But, I’m okay. I’m going to see the Lord.”

One must agree with Ruth Graham Bell and Patty Wolfe: “Down through the years I turned to the Bible and found in it all that I needed.” What a wonderful testimony she left her family and friends.