Patricia Wells' Obituary
Patricia Kay Wells, daughter of Kenneth Carl and Ruthean Nunn Detherow, was born July 9, 1945, in Lebanon, Missouri. She departed this life Saturday, May 22, 2010, in her home, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of sixty-four years, ten months, and thirteen days.
She was preceded in death by her mother; and a daughter, Patty Jeanin Stafford.
Patricia is survived by a daughter, Patricia Valentine Shiverdeck, and her husband, Tim, of Lebanon, Missouri; three sons, Kenneth J. Stafford, of Osage Beach, Missouri, Dairus R. Dudley, and his wife, Carol, of Conway, Missouri, and Jackie W. Wells, Jr., and his wife, Christina, of Springfield, Missouri; ten grandchildren; her father, Kenneth ?Bud? Detherow, of Marshfield, Missouri; a sister, Sarah Detherow, of Marshfield, Missouri; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in the Lebanon and Marshfield areas, and had made her home in Lebanon for most of her adult years. In addition to being a devoted homemaker to her family, Patricia was a longtime employee of Independent Stave Company where she was a production line worker.
Patricia was a very active member of First Assembly of God Church near Lebanon, and was particularly involved in the Prime Timers Seniors Group at the church.
Her family was very important to her and she especially enjoyed her grandchildren. She always put her family and her church at the center of her life, and enjoyed activities at the church and with her family.
Patricia was a loving mother grandmother, daughter, and sister, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friends will cherish the wonderful memories she created for them throughout the years.
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