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Patricia Maxine McAlisterPassing: February 19, 2017

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Saturday, February 25th @ 11:00 am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Friday, February 24th @ 4:00-800 pm

Saturday, February 25th @ 10:00 -11:00 pm

Cemetery:

Mt. Horeb Cemetery

Saturday, February 25th

MITCHELL – Patricia Maxine McAlister, 91, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017, at Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital.

Born June 21, 1925, in Mount Vernon, Illinois, she was the daughter of Irl Maxwell and Jesse (Porter) Brock.  She married J. T. McAlister October 7, 1962, and he preceded her in death February 15, 1996.

Pat began her teaching career in Michigan.  After moving to Indiana, she taught in Orleans and Tunnelton becoming the Tunnelton principal before finishing her 36 years in education as the principal of Lincoln Elementary School in Bedford.  She was a lifetime educator.  She was a member of the Indiana Retired Teachers Association, the Orleans United Methodist Church Knit-Wits, and the American Quarter Horse Association.  She loved horses and was involved in all aspects of riding and showing horses.   Pat belonged to writers groups and enjoyed writing poems, stories, and had a couple of published books.

Surviving:
children,
Cynthia M. (Victor) Ray of Louisville
Victoria (Mark) Henderson of Orleans
Pete McAlister of Mitchell
stepsons,
Mike (Jan) McAlister of Michigan
Robert (Barbara) McAlister of Florida
grandchildren,
Vince Ray, Nick Ray, Jason Henderson, Justin Henderson,
Erin McAlister, Natasha McAlister, and Jessica Lee
  5 step grandchildren
15 great grandchildren
  3 great great grandchildren

Her parents; husband; and brother, Richard Brock, preceded her in death.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 25, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Reverend Robert Martindale officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Horeb Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and from 10:00 a.m. until the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

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9 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Renee Dillinger | Noblesville, IN
    Date: February 25, 2017
    I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
  2. Guest: Annie Mitchell Kent | Bloomington Indiana
    Date: February 24, 2017
    I am so sorry for your loss. I loved her as my 4th grade teacher. She taught me so much. My knuckles were hit a few times as was most of the class! She was a legend and will always be remembered as a great person.
  3. Guest: William A. Poling | Bedford, IN
    Date: February 24, 2017
    Well, I am very sorry to hear about your passing. I wouldn't be surprised if you were up there visiting with Mom, and catching her up on all the goings-on back here in this "veil". Goodbye. You'll be missed
  4. Guest: Amber (Wesner) Arthur | Bloomington, IN
    Date: February 23, 2017
    Although I had many red knuckles while in her class, I had the utmost respect for her. She was a great educator. Not only was she teaching the 4th grade curriculum but very important life lessons. I will forever be indebted to her. RIP Mrs. McAlister. (I hope my spelling, grammar, and punctuation here would make her proud)
  5. Guest: Montie Grubbs | Chickamauga, Ga
    Date: February 23, 2017
    Pete and family. Pat was a great lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
  6. Guest: Tammy (Crane) Aggus | Joplin, MO
    Date: February 23, 2017
    Mrs. McAlister was my teacher for fourth grade, which was my first year at Tunnelton. She was one of my favorite teachers! I still have my yearbook from 6th grade in which she wrote that she hoped to vote for me for President someday. I don't have political aspirations but that thought always encouraged me to aim high. She was such an inspiration! I also got to work under her a few times as a substitute teacher when she was the principal at Lincoln. This world has lost a treasure! Can't wait to see her again in heaven!
  7. Guest: Dave and Cheryl Lanier | Taylor, Michigan
    Date: February 22, 2017
    Pat was a wonderful women. She was always so loving and friendly when we seen her. Our thoughts and prayers are sent during this difficult time. Love you, Dave and Cheryl
  8. Guest: Paula J Royer | Louisville, KY
    Date: February 22, 2017
    So sorry for your loss.
  9. Guest: Glenda Reynolds | Bedford, Indiana
    Date: February 22, 2017
    Pete, Sherry and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Glenda Reynolds

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