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Patricia A. (Pat) Rucker, 88, Columbia, KY (1936-2024)

Patricia A. "Pat" Rucker of Columbia died on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville. She was 88 years old.

The family honored Pat's wishes to be cremated. A memorial service will be held at 2pmCT on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Columbia Cemetery, with Bro. Stanley Watson officiating.


She was born January 18, 1936, in Adair County, to the late Herman and Jewell Rose McLean. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Brent Ollery and Mike Ollery. Pat was a member of Kellyville Community Church, had worked at Osh Kosh B'Gosh and a homemaker.

Survivors include:
  • One son - Darrell Ollery (Donna) of Columbia
  • A daughter-in-law - Melanie Ollery of Columbia
  • Two brothers - Bill McLean of Dayton, Ohio and Dan McLean of Louisville
  • One sister - Nancy Bryant of Columbia
  • Three grandchildren - Lindsay Breeding (Steven), Lauren Ollery and Noah Ollery
  • Two great-grandchildren - Kelsay and Briley Breeding
  • Several other relatives and friends
Pat requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Kosair Children's Hospital which can be left or mailed to the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.grissommartin.com.


This story was posted on 2024-04-12 19:17:32.
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Pat Rucker, 88, Columbia, KY (1936-2024)

2024-04-12 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Grissom-Martin Funeral Home
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