Patricia Ann Gruwell, 85, of Muncie, passed away on June 3, 2019.  Pat was born in Muncie on February 27, 1934, the daughter of William A. and Ruby L. (Beasley) Taflinger.

Pat loved to read and flower garden.  She was also a socialite amongst her 50+ friends group.  But, above all, Pat loved to spend time with her husband, children, and grandchildren.

Pat was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend that will be missed by many.  Those include her loving children:  Denise (John) Abrams, Teresa (Chaz) Smith, Barbara (Mike) Stine, Sandra Riddle, and Bruce Gruwell; brothers: William Taflinger, Kenneth Taflinger, and Larry Taflinger; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 1 and 1 soon-to-be great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Pat was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bob Gruwell of 39 years and sisters: Lucille Elwood, Mary (Hurst) Turner, and Gloria Yarbough.

Burial will follow Pat's services in Gardens of Memory Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to The Muncie Mission, 1725 South Liberty Street, Muncie, IN 47302.