Patsy A. Jeffrey

Patsy A. "Pat" Jeffrey, 90, of Erie, died at 5:35 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the Guest Home Estates in Erie.

She was born November 2, 1928 in Frisco, Texas to James H. and Vivian (Paschal) Sanderson. As a young girl, Pat grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas where she attended school.

On October 26, 1945, she and Richard Jeffrey were married in Corpus Christi. Following his discharge, they moved to Erie. Pat worked at the Arkhaven Nursing Home in Erie from 1963 until retiring in 1993.

She was a member of the First Christian Church in Erie, the Red Hat Society, the Friendship Club and the Monday Study Club. Pat also attended the Erie Senior Center and delivered Meals on Wheels for 13 years. She was an avid reader, enjoyed working crossword puzzles, and sewing. Through the years, Pat made over 150 braided rugs which she gifted to her family and friends. She also collected cat figurines, music records, and loved watching birds at her feeder. Pat especially enjoyed sharing Wednesday movie night with her granddaughter, Amber Spielbusch.

Survivors include:

Two Sons – Dale Jeffrey and his wife, Darlene, of Erie, KS

Mike Jeffrey and his wife, Kim, of Ozark, AR

One Daughter – Diane Herlocker and her husband, Darrel of Florida

Nine Grandchildren

Ten Great-Grandchildren

Two Great-Great-Grandchildren

Her Cherished Cat – "Mr."

She was preceded in death by her son, Lee Jeffrey, on April 21, 1973.

Following cremation, memorial graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., April 20, 2019, at East Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Friends may call at their convenience to sign the register at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Erie City Library or Castaways Animal Shelter in Chanute. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.

Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.