of Searcy, AR
July 11, 1927 - August 29, 2020
Patsy Ruth Burch Cannon, 93, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2020. She was born in Wewoka, OK to the late Laura Collins Burch and T.E. Burch.
Patsy graduated from Harding College in 1949 and earned her Master's in Library Science from George Peabody College (now part of Vanderbilt University) in Nashville, TN in 1950. She served on the faculty at Harding College as a librarian from 1950-1954.
In 1954 she married Troy Cannon, who preceded her in death after 31 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Lillian O'Neal and her brother Curtis Burch. Troy and Patsy had three daughters; Susan Cannon Edmonds, Kathleen Cannon Straker and Elizabeth (Beth) Cannon Musick. Patsy is also survived by one grandson, Troy Austin Treece; niece, Norma O'Neal McGinty; nephew, Tip Burch and many other family and friends.
A librarian by training and a life-long-learner by disposition, Patsy enjoyed learning calligraphy, swimming, computers and traveling. She loved all living things and befriended not only people, but also gave a forever-home to many animals over the years (primarily cats and dogs, but also a gecko, fish and a bird).
At the time of her passing, Patsy was a member of the Westside Church of Christ. A service of remembrance will be held at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home on September 5th. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00, The service begins at 2:00 p.m.
Flowers may be sent to Roller-Daniel, or in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the White County chapter of Arkanpaw.org, (c/o Kerry Rainwater or First Security Bank), http://www.arkanpaws.org; the Undergraduate Medical Academy at Prairie View A&M University, https://www.pvamu.edu/uma/ or a charity of your choice.
CDC guidelines regarding masks and physical distancing will be observed.
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6 Condolence(s)
Connie Linton
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
So very sorry for your loss. Your mom was a sweet,sweet lady. Always so kind to everyone. Love you, Connie
Dana Blackwelder
Thursday, September 3, 2020
How we love Mrs Patsy! We first met in Bratislava, Slovakia where she was visiting her daughter (& our teammate) Susan. While at a church family retreat her love for people and animals was clearly visible. What a legacy she leaves behind in her girls. The good she has done in this life will surely follow her into eternity. I have been blessed to have known her and look forward to a heavenly reunion.
Glen and Kathy Henton and Family
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Mrs. Patsy, the mother of our dear friend, Susan Edmonds and her now deceased husband, Jim, supported us financially at times in our mission work in Argentina and as we readjusted in the USA after our return. We had never met but her support was important and encouraging to us. Our deepest sympathy to her family in her passing. We celebrate with you her life in Christ.
Diane Haynes Mckuin
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Peggy
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Susan, I am so sorry for your loss.
Winnie Elizabeth Bell
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Patsy and I were in the same class at Harding College. Her father, T.E. Burch, asked her to find someone who would come to Wewoka and be his secretary at the Security State Bank. She asked me to come with her by train to interview for the job. That was the beginning of a ten year stay in Wewoka. My years there were a great experience and I made many good friends, including three little girls who lived down the street from me.
After ten years my sister graduated with her Phd from the University of Minnesota and we had always said that if we had not married we would get jobs in the same place and live together. One of the hardest things I ever did was to leave Wewoka and my boss and my 'little girls'. When I got outside of town I had to pull over and have a real good cry! The thought of Bro Burch crying when I left, and leaving my girls behind was just too much!
Patsy had married and was no longer living in Wewoka, but I saw her when they came on visits. She was a great friend of mine.