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Pat Crafton

December 20, 1940 — May 30, 2026

Patricia "Pat" Crafton, 85, of Henderson, passed away peacefully at Lucy Smith King Care Center surrounded by her loving family.

Pat was born in Drakesboro, Kentucky, to the late J.T. and Juanita (Beliles) Bivins.

Pat loved traveling and was able to visit 49 states. She also enjoyed playing cards, Bingo, and loved dancing. Some of her happiest memories were made spending winters in Okeechobee, Florida with her husband and her parents.

In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Crafton.

She is survived by her sons, Jeff Druin and Rick Druin (Vickie); her stepdaughters, Cindy Linney (Eugene) and Sara Beth Best; as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends who will cherish her memory.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Tomblinson Funeral Home in Henderson, with Brother Ellis Payne officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Jeff Druin, Josh Druin, Jeremy Linney, Andy Druin, Tyler King and John Beliles. Honorary pallbearers will be Eugene Linney, Tom Benthall and Mike Elpers.

Pat will be remembered for her love of family, her adventurous spirit, and the joy she brought to those around her.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Lucy Smith King Care Center, Encompass Health, Dr. Scott Watkins and Dr. Futtrell for the care and kindness shown to Pat and her family.

To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Upcoming Services

Visitation

Thursday, June 4, 2026

10:30 am - 1:00 pm (Central time)

Tomblinson Funeral Homes

325 1st St, Henderson, KY 42420

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Funeral Service

Thursday, June 4, 2026

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)

Tomblinson Funeral Homes

325 1st St, Henderson, KY 42420

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