Patricia Ruth Owen's Obituary
Patricia Ruth Owen, age 82, passed away with her family at her side on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at her home. She was born on February 7, 1938, in Westville, Oklahoma to Henry and Nooweth (Guthrie) Howard. She is preceded in death by her daughter; Waunell Owen, and her two brothers; Philip and James Clifford Howard.
After obtaining her high school diploma, Patricia worked as a telephone switchboard operator, as an Avon consultant and American College in Fayetteville. After marrying the love of her life, Lee, she devoted her life to her husband and her family as a home maker. Anyone who knew her knew that she was much more than a homemaker. She supported her husband throughout his extensive law enforcement career, she was a loving and supportive mother, and later in life enjoyed her new role as an involved Nana. She was a dog lover and enjoyed cooking, entertaining, family and friends, but most of all she loved her family and was the epitome of a selfless woman. Patricia was a member of the First Baptist Church in Fayetteville, the Gideon’s Auxiliary, the VFW Auxiliary, and the American Legion.
She is survived by her loving husband of sixty-two years, Lee Owen of the home; daughters, Jauwana Owen of Farmington, and Christy (Steven) Edwards of Goshen; grandchildren, Jordan (Reb) Smith, Brandee (Michael) Robinson, Gunner Edwards, Madilyn Edwards, and Mallory Edwards; great-grandchildren, Blakelee and Channing Smith, and extended family and friends.
A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00pm on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville. A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home. Private family interment.
Memorial contributions may be made to Circle of Life Hospice Home at www.nwacircleoflife.com/donatesupport and to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.
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