Alice Mae Patton, 93, of Raub, died at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus in West Lafayette. She was born May 2, 1918 in Raub to the late Warren and Effie Smith Perkins. She had lived and worked on the farm in Raub most of her life. She was a 1936 graduate of Raub High School and was a member of the band and a member of the girl's basketball team. She continued her education at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis and received her RN degree in 1944. Her marriage was to Richard Patton on August 1, 1946 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He preceded her in death on December 5, 2008. They spent their winter months in Mission, Texas with many friends from across the United States. During WWII Civilian nurses were called to serve in military hospitals and she went to serve at the Army base at Los Alamos, New Mexico. She met Richard who played on the "Atomic Bombers" basketball team who was injured during a game and sent to the hospital where she worked. He became her husband of 62+ years. She was a life long member of the Raub United Methodist Church where she served as Sunday school and Bible school teacher, children's choir director, organist, pianist and served on the altar guild. She was active in the United Methodist Women organization. She is a former member of the Earl Park Order of the Eastern Star. She was the recipient of the South Newton Service Award for her dedication and service in their music and theater departments. She was an avid quilter and crotchetier and gave many of her works to family and friends. Surviving are a son, Robert A. Patton (wife: Jennifer) of Celina, TX, and a daughter, Jane Patton Tolen (husband: Kurt) of Lafayette. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren, Jill Patton Rutland (husband: Chris) of Celina, TX, the Rev. Jacob Patton (wife: Paige) of Greenville, SC, and Ross Tolen (wife: Shannon) of Lafayette; and 6 great-grandchildren, Harrison, Hadleigh and Hays Rutland, Laci, Luke and Aubrey Patton. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. (CST) Friday, September 16, 2011 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland. Service will be held there at 10:00 a.m. (CST) Saturday, September 17, 2011 with Rev. Jack Snell officiating. Interment to follow at Flemming Cemetery in Raub. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Raub United Methodist Church or Serenity Hospice.