Life’s Reflections

Patricia was born on December 14, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee. Pat was the only child of the late Rev. James and Mrs. Irene Trueheart. On May 17, 2023, Patricia answered God’s call, and he sent His angels and received her in her Heavenly Home at Methodist University Hospital.

Pat was brought up and baptized at an early age at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Slay. After college, she continued her faith in the Catholic Church with her husband, Carl Bush, in New York City. She later returned to Memphis and joined her father’s church Prince of Peace M.B.

Patricia graduated from Manassas High School, class of 1960, where she was a faithful alumnus. Pat also attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Patricia leaves to cherish her memories her two daughters, Gwendolyn S. Burton and Angela I. Bush-Moore; her four grandchildren, Christian Burton, Cameron Burton, Crystal Burton, and Gia Moore; three greatgrandchildren, Kirsten, Kadance Burton, and Ava Moore. She also leaves a brother-in-law, Mr. Maurice Varnado, Sr., best friend of 65 years, Freddie Peeples, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and friends.