Join us as we thank God for the life of Sister Pat Worley, who died at 9:53 a.m. Friday, September 5, 2025, at Nazareth Home in Louisville. May she rest in God’s eternal peace!
Arrangements for Pat Worley, SCN, are as follows:
- The Wake will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in St. Vincent Church.
- The Funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, in the church
- Burial will follow in the Nazareth Cemetery.
- Services will be streamed live at nazareth.org/live.
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Patricia Ann Worley, SCN, 92, (formerly Sister John Francis) was born June 4, 1933, in Roanoke, Va., to Alvin Worley and Ella Louise (O’Brien) Worley. She died September 5, 2025, in Louisville, Ky. She was a Sister of Charity of Nazareth for 69 years.
Sister Pat’s first ministries were in education. Beginning in 1956, she taught seventh grade at St. Joseph School in Bardstown, Ky. She also taught seventh grade in South Boston, Mass., and at St. Mary School in Richmond, Va, where she also served as principal.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Spalding College in Louisville. She earned a master’s degree in theology from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas.
After earning her master’s degree in theology, Sister Pat served as the director of religious education for five years at St. Mary Parish in Richmond, Va. As a pastoral associate, Sister Pat served in Southside, Va., and at Holy Rosary Parish in Springfield, Ky.
From 1986 to 1999, Sister Pat was the assistant director and coordinator of volunteers at the St. John Day Center for the Homeless in Louisville.
Sister Pat served her SCN Community in many ways. She served in formation and vocation promotion at Nazareth for several years. She served her Sisters as a community service coordinator, and she later volunteered at Nazareth in various roles.
She is survived by her SCN Community and her extended family, which includes 24 nieces and nephews and 12 great nieces and nephews.
Funeral Arrangements are being handled by Ratterman Funeral Home, 3800 Bardstown Road in Louisville. Memorials may be made to the Office of Mission Advancement, PO Box 9, Nazareth, KY, 40048.
God welcome you home Sr.Pat. You will be missed.
Sister Pat,
You had so much influence on my life. In good times and bad, I could always count on your love and guidance. I’m sure you have a high place in heaven for all the love you shared here on earth. Thank you for always being there for me. Love, Cathy
Dearest Pat,
You were a great person and a great friend. Thanks for what you were to me. I will always treasure you. Will miss you. Pray for me.
Love you.
The UL Cardinals now have their biggest fan in heaven, their own angel!
I will think of her everytime I watch a game
Sister Pat,
You are rembered with lots of Love , affection and appreciation. Love you