Patricia Dianne Carr

Patricia Dianne Carr, age 56, of Uhrichsville, died peacefully, Saturday, February 12, 2011, surrounded by her family, following a lengthy and hard fought illness. A daughter of the late Alva and Anna Louise Kinsey Greenwood, Pat, as she was known by family and friends, was born in Dennison, Ohio on August 9, 1954.She attended Claymont City Schools and was most proud of her family. She worked very hard as a homemaker to be a selfless care giver to her children. Throughout her lifetime she was faced with great hardship and adversity and met every challenge head on. Her strong will inspired her family and taught them a great deal about the loving heart of their mother. Pat was an avid gamer who enjoyed playing the video game, Tetris, and was always up for a good game of poker. Additionally, she was a diehard NASCAR fan who also let no one speak ill of her beloved Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Her generosity toward others was another of her strong attributes which she enjoyed instilling among her family. In her later years Pat had fond memories of spending time with her best friend (Nancy Armstrong), who also turned out to be a great friend and caregiver. She will be forever missed by her three children; two daughters, Michelle (James) Rutter of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and Wendy Lee (Todd) Renicker of Uhrichsville and a son, Todd (Heather) Carr of New Philadelphia; two brothers, Ed (Helen) Greenwood of Uhrichsville and Kevin (Robin) Greenwood of Dover; and sister, Brenda Greenwood of Bryan, Ohio.Also surviving are eight grandchildren who were the apple of her eye. Brooke, Bobby, Katlyn, BreeAnna, LaineRielle, Zachary, Cody, and Bryce will forever cherish and hold close the memories and adventures shared with their grandma Pat. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins complete the family.In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Greenwood.In keeping with her wishes, cremation will take place through the care of Geib’s Tuscarawas Valley Crematory at Dover. There will be no public visitation; however, a graveside service in Union Cemetery at Uhrichsville will be held during warmer months.Those wishing to make memorial contributions in Pat’s name may do so by directing funds to Community Hospice, 201 W Third Street, Dover, Ohio or so St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105.