Patty Jean Cawthon

Patty Cawthon, age 80 of Kingman, passed away on October 28, 2026 at The Gibson Family Center in Terre Haute. She was born on March 17, 1946 to Ed and Lucille (Sowers) Decker in Parke County. Patty married Arthur "Don" Cawthon on October 1, 1970 in Clinton, Indiana, spending 39 loving years together, until his passing in 2009.

Patty worked Keramos in Indianapolis for over 10 years before retiring. She was a devoted Christian and enjoyed attending services at the Kingman Methodist Church and Faith Mountain Full Gospel Church. Patty loved a quiet evening reading her Bible. In her earlier years, she was particularly talented with ceramic work. Patty also spent time traveling and going out to eat with her family. Her greatest joy was gathering with the family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Patty is survived by her children, Sara Thurlow, Bernie Judy, Tracy Wilson, Joe (Rhonda) Cawthon, Debbie (Jim) Benjamin, Phil Cawthon, Marty Cawthon, Deanna (Rob) Darr and Brad Cawthon; daughter-in-law, Andrea Cawthon; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will also be missed by her sister, Rosie Wolfe; brothers and sisters-in-law, Diane (Ross) Swartz, Bill (Theresa) Cawthon, Lindie Williams, Judy Decker, Janet Decker, Janice Decker and Jr. Daugherty; and several nieces, nephews and extended family.

She was predeceased by her parents, Ed and Lucille; husband, Don; son, Greg Cawthon; sons-in-law, Doug Wilson and Chris Hines; siblings, Chuck Decker, Ed Decker, Shirley Daugherty, Joe Decker, and brother-in-law, Bill Wolfe.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026 at Sander Funeral Care, 203 S 1st Street in Kingman from 11am until the time of the service at 12 noon. Burial will follow at Rockfield Cemetery in Veedersburg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Reading Boot Camp, 503 N 8th Street, Clinton, IN 47842. Share memories and condolences at www.SandersFuneralCare.com.