of Mountain View, AR
April 26, 1937 - November 14, 2020
Pat Balentine passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 14, 2020 surrounded by her family who loved and adored her. Pat was born on April 26, 1937, to Tom and Retha (Cross) Burns, at home in Mountain View, Arkansas. Pat was a devoted member of Fifty Six Missionary Baptist Church and faithfully played the piano for the choir for sixty five years. She was an English teacher for twenty nine years and will be remembered for her devotion to helping students achieve and succeed and for her feisty, spunky spirit.
Pat was known for her God-given talent for writing poetry and stories, her beautiful ability to play the piano and sing hymns, her love for birds especially cardinals, her intelligence and ability to recall trivia, her yard of multi colored flowers, her ability to walk faster than a speed racer, her great sense of humor, and her love of pulling antics with her many friends.
Pat is survived by her two daughters, Kim Karrels (Ed) and Cindy Branscum (Keith); son-in-law, Eddie Morgan; sister, Frances Gammill; nephew, Terry Ward; sister-in-law, Betty Ward; nieces, Denise Storey, Dayne Trammell, and Kristy Ward-Ivy; grandchildren, Kasie Cox (Donny) and Hunter Branscum (Candace); great-grandchildren, Brylie and Colt Cox and Kolter and Kasen Branscum.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Retha (Cross) Burns; nephew, Ronnie Brightwell; infant son, Bobby Balentine; daughter, Debbie (Balentine) Morgan; and husband, RL Balentine.
Pat will be remembered for being a devoted friend, a dedicated and caring teacher, a faithful servant to God, and a loving wife, mama and grandma to a family who cherished her. Her legacy of love will live on through her family and those who knew her.
Visitation for Pat will take place on Monday, November 16, 2020 from 10:00-11:00 AM at Fifty Six Missionary Baptist Church in Fifty Six, Arkansas. Funeral services will follow the visitation beginning at 11:00 AM with Brothers Robb Arnold and David Campbell officiating. Pat will be laid to rest at Fifty Six Cemetery in Fifty Six, Arkansas.
Pallbearers are Hunter Branscum, Keith Branscum, Donny Cox, Ed Karrels, Eddie Morgan, and Terry Ward. Honorary pallbearers are RC Alexander, Ronnie Anderson, Jr. Lee Deatherage, Harold Lancaster, and Kenneth Sutton.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in honor of Micah Martin, PO Box 1893, Memphis, Tennessee 38101-9950.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.
Roller Crouch Funeral Homes are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funerals and visitations to 1/3 chapel capacity.
All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering. Please adhere to social distancing guidelines that require individuals to stand at least six feet apart.
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26 Condolence(s)
Janet L. Sileo, née Mitchell
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Mrs. Balentine was such a special teacher who made a memorable on my education. I remember her kindness, her laugh, and her fun stories. May she rest in peace until we meet again.
Kevin and Ann Cartwright
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
We are so sad to hear of Ms. Pat's passing. Heaven gained and extraordinary lady. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Willie Ivy
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Prayers for this family during this sad time. May God Bless you all.
PAT HOLT AND ADELINE "HOLT" COURTER
Monday, November 16, 2020
KASIE AND BRYLIE SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I KNOW YOU WILL MISS HER TERRIBLY.
Carolyn Shipman
Monday, November 16, 2020
Sorry for your loss. Pat will be greatly missed. She was a special lady. She never met a stranger. I always enjoyed visiting with her. May the Lord give you comfort and peace
Carolyn Carter
Monday, November 16, 2020
How i will talking with her on the phone. I have a wonderful book of her poems that we cherish. The best piano player i ever heard. She was an inspiration to me more than I could ever tell her. She was so humble she refused to let me brag a little on her. What a smile! Love you Ms Pat. Look for me for I will be there too. Jeff and Carolyn Carter
Sondra Gammill Cownie
Monday, November 16, 2020
I am so very sorry for the passing of Pat, sister to my step mom, Frances. She always had a smile anytime I saw her, and was a very talented lady. Her family are a great legacy to her. She will be missed but her memory lives on. Prayers and condolences to all the family. Sondra Cownie
Wanda sutton
Monday, November 16, 2020
We are going to miss you , you were a wonderful teacher with my son & a friend to all who knew you. Tom & Retha also met a lot to us, Friends & neighbors to my parents. You are going to greatly be missed , your smile & even short visit at the store in town & when you worked at Pinewood cabins & visit with you there when my sister was staying there . Thoughts & Prayers go out to your family & one's who loved you. Remember all the wonderful memories you made & they will help you through the rough days a head. Memories bring you peace & love. Wanda (Wade) Sutton
Gayle Harris Methvin
Monday, November 16, 2020
I am sorry to hear of Pat's passing. I remember her as a fiesty, fun loving and talented lady. It has been many years since I have seen and visited Pat but I have fond memories of her and her family. May those memories linger with her sweet family and God provide his comfort during this difficult time.
Teresa Lancaster White
Monday, November 16, 2020
I love this woman! I always felt she was “Queen of Fifty Sixâ€, everyone loved and adored Pat Balentine. I have so many memories from my childhood and adult life that include her, even though she lived in Fifty Six, she also lived in my heart. I love you Pat.
Kim and Cindy you are both in my prayers. I’m so very sorry for your loss, your momma but beautiful inside and out.
Love you both so much!
Teresa
Jana Cash Wickham
Monday, November 16, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss and another huge loss to this community. I never had her as a teacher, but never remember not knowing her. I have had friends that had her as a teacher and their respect for her was over the top. She went above and beyond the call of duty, when it came to students. There were plenty who could have "slipped thru the cracks", but Pat Balentine reached down and pulled them back up. To this day, those people still sing praises about her. She was teaching college courses in the summers to give us extra credits for college. Helping to build a better community and give us kids the help we needed to go on to college. She was simply amazing. Always the same every time you saw her. Her big smile and happy personality will always be an inspiration to us all. She touched lives of kids that she didn't even have as a student, just by her example she lived. Awesome lady. I am Blessed to have known such an amazing lady.
Trisha Abbey
Monday, November 16, 2020
Mrs. Balentine is one of those teachers that leaves a lasting impression on her students. She was also a wonderful, sincere lady whom I adored. Much love and prayers to the family.
Steve Scott
Monday, November 16, 2020
Pat. You'll be missed I remer going church their. When my Dad Paul Scott preached I love y'all very much great friends always
Arlis Stubbs
Monday, November 16, 2020
Kim, Cindy and Family
We were so sorry for your loss. Pat and I are first cousins - her mom and my mom were sisters. We will never forget the great times we shared with her
and her family when we were growing up. She seemed more like a sister to
us than a cousin. She would visit us in Melbourne ever summer, where she
and my sister Donna Jo would attend the singing and piano lessons in Brockwell.
She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.
Arlis Stubbs
Susan Tuke
Sunday, November 15, 2020
Kim, After hearing from you how wonderful your mom was and now reading her obit, I understand how much she gave to others through her teaching and music. You were lucky to be raised in such a loving home. My heart hurts for you and your loss.
â¤ï¸ Susan
Abby Buchanan
Sunday, November 15, 2020
Pat was a wonderful woman and I always enjoyed visiting with her. Praying for her family.
Larry Downs
Sunday, November 15, 2020
Wonderful lady and great teacher. So blessed to have been in her English class.
Cindy, Kim, and family, I pray God grants you peace and comfort during this time.
Larry Downs
Liz and rusty larson
Sunday, November 15, 2020
she is going to be miss.love her poem and love listen to her play the piano .she love her church. Prayers go out to the family.
Nan Setser
Sunday, November 15, 2020
My prayers are with your family. Every time I saw Pat she was like the energizer bunny. She was always so sweet and kind. Her selfless love to help others is like no other and passed that quality down to her kids, grandchildren and great grandchildren. â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Herbert shipman
Sunday, November 15, 2020
So many wonderful memories of her class wish my kids would have had a chance to sit in on one class. Wonderful family Kim and Cindy sorry for your loss
Terri Teague
Sunday, November 15, 2020
One of my favorite teachers—so many wonderful memories of being in her class. She was such a gifted person & will be missed by many!
Jeff and Denise Piefke
Sunday, November 15, 2020
As Mrs. Balentine has gone to be with our Lord, I rejoice in the Hope of Heaven and the great reunion Pat must have with her loved ones that have taken the journey.
I pray for all that grieve her passing and we look for the day God will take away death from all time. He will dry tears from all faces. ISAIAH 25:8
Pat was a wonderful pianist, mother, wife, grandmother and friend. Her smile lite up the room!
Mary Morrow
Sunday, November 15, 2020
Prayers for the family. A awesome lady, she influenced the lives of many, and will always be remembered with a smile.
Carol Wade
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Dear cousins just a little reminder that you are in God's care and my prayers as you deal with the loss of yet another loved one. Pat has now joined many family members and friends on that heavenly shore in singing praises to our loving savior.
As we celebrate cousin Pat's life by remembering her kind heart, work hard ethics, and all the memories she has given each of us, may God's undying love and the fact that she now rest peacefully with God help you find comfort and peace as you grieve.
Shelly Sutterfield
Saturday, November 14, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. Pat was an amazing teacher, and a beautiful person. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God bless and comfort you.
Robbie Purdom
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Pat Balentine was a beautiful person inside and out. I've always known her because we are cousins, but we became friends, travelling buddies when she began teaching at MVHS in late 1980s. Pat never said an unkind word about anyone. She was an excellent teacher, both fair and compassionate. She was a Christian dedicated to her faith and to her church where she was pianist for over 60 years. But she was a wife and mother first. She and R.L. had four children, the boy stillborn, a daughter lost in a car accident, and two daughters dedicated to their parents. The close-knit family had its share of heartache but also much joy from each other and their friends. Pat was fun-loving and full of ideas. She was creative, writing poems daily for family and for self, however the moment struck. She enjoyed teaching, writing skits for church, and later her job as a waitress. She loved to share stories about her family, especially her dad, and of growing up in the Mt. Joy area. As R.L.'s health deteriorated so did hers. She always told him not to worry she would live at least "one day longer than he." Never "bigger than a minute" she kept her word. She left us peacefully surrounded by those who loved her most. I am thankful this cousin of mine became my dear friend. I will miss her always.