Patricia Ann Rowe, age 66, of Hillsboro, died Thursday morning, August 17, 2006 at her residence. She was born April 30, 1940, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ralph and Dorothy (Honnell) Elking. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse. She is survived by her life companion of twenty-three years, Jeannie Wallace of Hillsboro, two daughters, Rhonda Story of Wilmington, Brenda and her husband Bryon Shade of Leesburg, two sons, Ricky and his wife Cinnamon Rowe of Beloit, Wisconsin, Randy Elking, nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Louis Elking. In accordance with her wishes, the Turner & Son Funeral Home provided cremation services. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Patricia Rowe Memorial Fund, c/o Merchants National Bank, 100 North High Street, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133. The Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro is serving the family. For more information or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc