Patricia Ann Jenkins, 73, Springfield, Mo., passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2010 in Cox South. She was born October 8, 1936 in Crane, Mo. to Gerald and Iva Ellis. Patricia was a long time Beautician in Springfield. She resided at the Manor at Elfindale and previously at Culpepper Place. Patricia was a member of St. James Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Timothy. Patricia is survived by a brother, Larry Ellis and his wife Sandy, Willard, Mo.; three sisters, Nancy Hyder and husband Don, Bolivar, Mo.; Mary Terry and husband Doug, Fair Grove, Mo.; and Sheila Swihart, Bolivar, Mo.; five nieces and nephews; and four great-nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2010 in St. James Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements by Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.