Patricia "Pat" Crafton

Patricia "Pat" Crafton, 76, of Benton, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Lakeway Nursing and Rehabilitation in Benton.

Pat was born in Paducah on November 24, 1949 to James Darnell and Peggy Taschner Bartlett. She worked as a juvenile jailer in McCracken County. Pat looked forward to playing bingo as often as she could. She cherish every moment spent with her family and her beloved dogs.

Pat is survived by her husband of 53 years, Larry Crafton of Benton; one son, Matthew Crafton (Laura) of Paducah; two sisters;  two grandchildren, Kimberly Deshon and Preston Muso; and five great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Christina Muso; and one brother, James C. Darnell.

There are no services scheduled at this time.