Patricia Elaine Withers was born in Springfield, Missouri on November 10, 1937. She was the oldest of four children born to Johnnie L. and Gladys C. Brumley, and passed away June 11, 2016. She was 78 years old.

She was united in marriage to Bob Withers in Springfield, MO on June 22, 1956 and to this union three sons and one daughter were born.

She leaves in passing three sons: John and wife Marcy, Craig, Robert D. and wife Ginger, all of Springfield. She leaves as well one daughter Deanne and husband Rob Gregor of California. She also leaves eight grandchildren: Riley and wife Marilyn, Eli and wife Megan, Samuel, Anna, Sara and Rachel Withers, Hosanna and Joshua Gregor; and two great-granddaughters, Mia and Jordyn.

At the age of 13 she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. To her last breath her faith did not waiver. She loved people and had many friendships. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed by those who knew her.

Visitation will be held Thursday, June 16, 2016 from 6-8pm at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be on Friday, June 17, 2016 at 10:00 am in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens.