Patricia Ohmer

Patricia Clair Rutherford "Ma" Ohmer, 79, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Pat was born July 2, 1943 in Bristol, Tennessee,a daughter of the late Maurice Frank "Morris" Rutherford and Genevieve Gentry Rutherford. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Ohmer, Jr., her sister, Martha Ellen "Cookie" Freeman, brothers-in-law Ronnie Freeman and Dennis Ohmer. She is survived by her son Daniel, his wife Brenda; grandsons Zach, Josh and Christian; sister-in-law Elizabeth Ivey; numerous nephews and nieces in both Tennessee and North Carolina; long-time friend and sister in Christ Juanita Sisk and her beloved cat, Miss Kitty.

Pat accepted Christ as her personal savior nearly 50 years ago. Pat lived her life with an attitude of contentment, thankfulness and humility. She was always hard at work, committed to what was right, dedicated and loving to the end. She would gladly give what she had to anyone in need with great satisfaction. Pat was twice a successful business owner, a gifted artist, skilled at botany, woodwork and a self-taught piano player. She was a loving, selfless and dedicated mother, as well. She loved meeting people and learning about their lives and family. There were many that sought her advice on a variety of subjects. This world was made a better place as a result of her life.

Pat was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in April 2017. She faced the illness with unwavering courage and without complaint. Alzheimer's disease is a thief, yet it could not steal her great comfort and eternal security with Christ. Her family is thankful for her wonderful neighbors, Dr. Stephen McIntyre and the entire staff of Carolina Caring. there will be no formal funeral services scheduled. Her family will forever celebrate her life and memory as a loving mother and friend to all.

Ephesians 4:29-32.
"Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you."


Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Ohmer family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.