Pat Overholser
May 17, 1941 ~ September 3, 2020
Pat Overholser, 79, longtime Mooresville resident and community leader, passed away peacefully September 3, 2020. Pat was born May 17, 1941, in Warsaw, the only child of the late Emory G. and Marjorie (Sprague) Harrison.
She graduated from Rensselaer High School and briefly attended Purdue University. Pat graduated from Ball State University with a degree in education and earned her Master’s degree in education from Indiana University. She taught in Plymouth, Ellettsville, and at Newby Elementary in Mooresville. In 1982, Pat founded Children’s Park Child Care and operated a daycare in Mooresville and Avon, retiring in 2015. Pat was a lifelong educator and a strong advocate for children.
Pat also stayed active in her community. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Tri Kappa Sorority. She served three terms on the Mooresville Town Council and was an appointee on a Daycare Commission formed by former Governor Evan Bayh. Pat was elected the first female Director of Citizens Bank, serving from 1996-2011. She was named Mooresvillian of the Year in 1996. Above all, Pat was strongly devoted to her family. She enjoyed boating, trips to Disney World, and just about anywhere in Florida. An elegant lady, she will be fondly remembered for her intelligence, strength, kindness, and her consistent generosity.
Survivors include her high school sweetheart and husband of 57 years, William Overholser; sons, Scott Overholser (Jay Maupin) of Chicago and Jeff Overholser (Salli) of Mooresville; three grandchildren, Hunter, Anna, and Ashley.
Friends and family will gather Wednesday, September 9, 2020, 1 to 3 p.m., in the First United Methodist Church, 900 N. Indianapolis Road, Mooresville. A memorial service to celebrate Pat’s life will follow at 3 p.m. Private inurnment will be in White Lick Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, you are encouraged to bring children’s books that will be donated to Churches in Mission to encourage children to read. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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I am so sorry to hear that Pat has passed away. Pat and my sister, Bonnie Beebe were very good friends. That is how I met her and her family. Very sweet, loving lady. To her loving family accept my condolences. Sincerely, Marge Grisez
I have so many good memories. I used to babysit Scott and Jeff, and then she hired me to work at a Children’s Park. Pat was always good to me, and supported me. Thank you Pat , and May God bless your family! Sue Bryson
Bill & Family, We send our sincere sympathy to all of you on the passing of Pat. It was a pleasure to know her. May you be comforted by your memories and may they bring you peace. Former Rensselaeriens & Mooresvillians, Jim & Dorrie Lefler
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Thoughts and prayers are with the family
My heart is breaking for the Overholser family. I was blessed to have known Pat and her family and have many fond & fun memories with this special family. I knew this classy lady in many roles: dear friend, employer, Church family member, sorority sister, and role model. She inspired me to be a Kindergarten teacher back in 1979 & 80 when I cadet taught in her class. Thank you, Pat, for your guidance, love and friendship over the years. May you rest in peace, my friend.
This was my statement on Facebook: Pat and her husband Bill (who was Principal of Mooresville High School) will always be among my favorite people from my time at the Mooresville-Decatur Times newspaper (1992-2001). Pat was always supportive of me, even when I wrote Editorials critical of the town or Council because, as she told me, she knew my position was intended for the betterment of the town and not out of malice. A couple of times, out of the kindness of their hearts, they invited me to their private Christmas parties, even though they knew I would politely decline because others may see that as a conflict of interest. RIP Pat and many many prayers for Bill, their sons and grandchildren. Pat definitely earned a valued spot in the history of Mooresville, Indiana. — Scott Daravanis
Love and hugs to Bill and family from Tim and Bev Viles!
Pat & I have become many great friends, we have worked over 30 years together. We loved Childrens Park, we loved bringing Children to love of listening, learning, & caring for one another. We miss our days, we have raised may children to become good friends. We share many fond memories, Bill, Joel, & Bonnie but our one friends we will miss is Pat. God Bless Her In Heaven.
Pat was the nicest and kindest person I knew. She will be Truly missed❤️ Melissa & Cole Julian
I was honored to be a fellow teacher with Pat at Newby Elementary. She was an outstanding teacher who loved children. Pat and Bill are a treasure in our community. Pat was a servant leader who put the interest of others above her own self interest. Dr. Bill and Linda Roberson
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Pat like Bill, always made you feel welcome.. be you a wee one or a contemporary. She was a gracious giving joyful person… a delight of serving kindness and sharing goodness. She did what we all should attempt… made all things better where ever…and when ever. We are blessed and fortunate that she made our community her home. I will ever hold her in memory as a wonderful example of profound good. Blessings to her family.
We are thinking of you during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy.
Thinking of you and your family Dr. Scott. We love you!
My love and prayers are going out to the Overholser family. As a child, I was lucky enough to live next door to the Overholser family and Pat became my second Mooresville mom. She was such a wonderful, creative lady who had the best laugh ever. One of my favorite memories was her love for Barry Manilow. She played his albums and went to his concert. To me, she ranked #1 in the Coolest Mom category of life. I will forever remember Pat and my love and prayers are flowing for the Overholser family. Nancy “Newcomer” Murphy
I remember Pat as a vibrant, talented lady who gave so much to the Mooresville community. It was a delight to have known her. My deepest sympathies to Bill, Scott, Jeff, and family. Mary Lee Bowman
So many memories of her from the when we first met. She was one of my boys Kindergarten teacher, she gave me my first and only job. I loved Children’s Park, I had so much fun there. Rick and I enjoyed the time we shared with both of them. She has touched so many lives. God Bless the entire family.