Patsy J. Dunigan's Obituary
Patsy J. (Watson) Dunigan passed from this life on November 18, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She passed peacefully gifting us with a final moment of clarity before moving from this temporary life into her promised eternal life of joy, peace and rest. There was much rejoicing in heaven as she entered in! She was born January 22, 1937 in Walcott, AR to Riley W. and Ella Mae (Henry) Watson. She was married to Linuel E. Dunigan for 47 years. They had 5 children: Donia E. Watson, Eva L. Burton (Mike), James R. Dunigan (Sharon), Debbie M. Dornan (Kirk) and Trinia R. Schafer (John). She had 8 Grandchildren, 12 Great-Grandchildren and 2 Great, Great-Grandchildren. She never considered her sons and daughter in law as anything less than her own children. Her son in law, John, she called “Trouble” and she was his “old bag of dirt” or Granny. She was proceeded in death by her husband of 47 years Linuel E. Dunigan, her daughter Eva LinElla Burton and grandson Jonathan J. Dunigan. She was also preceded in death by 3 sisters and 3 brothers and her parents. Patsy, whose real first name was Helen and would smack me for telling everyone that, was the daughter of a share cropper and knew hard times. She was the faithful and stalwart wife of a Navy man, who served this country for 22 years, and she raised 4 children and was able to get us packed up and moved every 4 years. Donia Watson came along and lived with us and was loved as a daughter and sister. Patsy was a faithful Christian for over 70 years and a lifelong member of the church of Christ. She was a member of the South Hill church of Christ at her passing. Patsy did not send her children to church, she along with Linuel took their children there. Nightly Bible studies were held in our home. She played softball, went fishing, beat us in Monopoly and participated in her children’s lives. We were never hungry, never wore dirty clothes and had good shoes on our feet, she and Dad would do without before their kids did. She was fiercely protective of her children and grandchildren. Her home was kept clean and trust me on this, there was a place for everything and everything in its place. While a quiet and private person Patsy had lifelong friendships and was a friend that was there through thick and thin. She is remembered fondly by all. While we grieve her passing and miss her presence, we rejoice her entering into heaven as a good and faithful servant of the Lord. Viewing is Friday 22 Nov at 9-10 AM with funeral following at 10:00 am at the South Hill church of Christ in Fayetteville under the direction of Moore's Chapel. Interment will be at the National Cemetery with graveside services at 1130 AM.
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