Patsy was born in a small house in the little southwest Missouri town of Fairview.  She was the first born of Uhlan and Virginia (Patton) Stipp, on March 29, 1933; shortly afterward they moved to a small farm near Wanda, Mo., south of Stark City.  She often recalled milking cows before dawn, and taking care of the chickens, pigs, gardens, and canning foods for winter.  The walls were covered with newspaper for insulation; she and siblings took baths in a tub in the kitchen, every Saturday night, (whether they needed it or not, she used to say).  The water pump and the outhouse were in the backyard. They went to church every Sunday at Wanda Methodist, just down the road.  In High School at Midway (now East-Newton) she was very sociable and loved being on the cheerleading squad;  Chuck moved to the area during her senior year of '51, but she didn't like the new kid from St. Louis much, at first….they married in '52, but lived at home while Chuck completed his Army duty.  Her dad installed their first modern bathroom, as she was soon expecting her first born….and soon their first hand-crank phone was installed.   Her "raisin's" gave her a good perspective on life, good common sense, and a good sense of humor.

She accepted Christ as a teenager, and her faith and church were a major part of her life and character.  At age 84, she went to heaven on May 31, 2017, after succumbing to effects of Alzheimer's and failing health.

Patsy was devoted to her husband, children, and family, and was the best mom ever, and a great cook too. She made everyone feel loved and welcome, and was a joy and inspiration to all who knew her. Her creative side included quilting, painting, flower arrangements, decorating, and refinishing used furniture.  She loved working in the garden, and rooting for the Cardinals.

Her parents passed away in the '90's; and her husband of 57 years, Chuck, in '09.

While raising three boys, she worked part time at various venues, and to support her husband's pursuit of a PHD in Animal Husbandry at MU.  She was a waitress, a nurse's aid for a while, and eventually got her teaching degree and taught 3rd grade at Republic for 20 years.  The family spent 2 years in Alpine, Texas; and 3 in Natchitoches, Louisiana, which she truly enjoyed, before moving to Springfield in '68.   She loved her church family and Sunday school class at First Baptist Church, Springfield, and had many, many friends throughout her lifetime.

She is survived by her three sons (and their wives, who she considered her daughters):  Jim (Linda), Ken (Terry), and Mark (Chris) all of Springfield; brother Weymeth Stipp (Carolyn) of Springfield; sister Colene Frencken (Eugene) of Stark City; she dearly loved all of her 8 grandkids: Tabitha (Bradley); Trisha (Nick); Samantha;  Matt (Ashley); Janelle (Kyle); Luke (Sophia);  Andrew;  David;  and three great-grandchildren.