Patricia Ann (Johnson) Rousey of Springfield, MO passed away peacefully at home on September 13 at the age of 74.

Patricia was born on October 29, 1943 in West Plains, MO. She was the daughter of Everett and Mary Effie (Hoggat) Johnson. She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Melvin Edward Rousey, her son Donald, daughter Mary Ann, step-son David Edward, granddaughter Olivia Didway, grandsons Travis Talley and Neo McLane, six brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her step-daughter, Nova Evans and her husband Steve; children, Nancy Pendleton and her husband Chuck, Lisa Woodbridge and her husband Howard, Tammy Lehman and her husband Mark, Jeff Rousey and his wife Jeni, Sheila Duncan and her husband Mark, Chris Rousey, Susan Knee, Anna Rousey, and Angela Rose; 22 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her brothers David Johnson, Rick Johnson, and Harold Johnson and her sister Bonnie Rowlett.

Patricia was the love of Melvin's life.  Most that knew them understood the profound love he had for his "Trishy".  Their love for each other transcended the challenges they faced together.

Patricia loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She also loved to travel, especially to Colorado.  She had an infectious laugh that could light up a room.  Her love was long-suffering, and she was her family's biggest cheerleader.

Patricia was a member of the United Pentecostal Church for 50 years. One of her greatest legacies will be of her deeply grounded faith in God.  She remained faithful in Him and is now reaping the benefits of her final and greatest reward.

Her family would like to thank Phoenix Home Care for the excellent hospice care she received.  The nurses and caregivers make a huge impact on guiding the family through the final stage of Patricia's life.

Visitation will be held Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 5 to 7 PM in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2 PM with Rev. Carlton Coon officiating in the funeral home.  Burial will be held on Monday, September 17, 2018 in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.