of Marion, AR
October 23, 1936 - April 2, 2019
Patty Helen Gonzales, age 82 of West Memphis, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 in Memphis, Tennessee after a long illness. Patty was born October 23, 1936 in Lee County, Mississippi to parents Gilbert and Eva Hudson. She was a 50 plus year member of the West Memphis First Baptist Church where she also taught Sunday school for over 40 years. Patty was a very community oriented person. She was well known throughout the city as ''Mrs. West Memphis''. She served on many community boards and had a passion for raising money for the Boy Scouts and Cancer Research. Patty was a long- time receptionist for Razorback Concrete Company where she met many of the area citizens over the years.
Patty is survived by one son, Billy Patrick Howell (Brenda) of West Memphis, one daughter, Debbie Martindale (Billy) of Lakeland, Florida. She also leaves two sisters; Corrine Addy of Harrisburg, Mississippi, Betty Montgomery (Ross) of Greenwood, Mississippi, and one brother, Larry Hudson (Trisha) of Florence, Mississippi. Patty will be deeply missed by one grandchild, Leslie Martindale and two great-grandchildren; Taylor and Dylan Wilson. Patty is preceded in death by her parents and her grandson Bobby Martindale. A special thanks goes to her personal caregivers; Rosetta Johnson and Beverly Henderson along with her personal friend, Mary Jane Utley. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made to the West Memphis First Baptist Church.
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14 Condolence(s)
Rev. David Moose
Thursday, May 2, 2019
What a beautiful, kind spirit! I was never her pastor, but during our 18 years in West Memphis, she was always a friend. I thank God for knowing her and pray the best for her remaining family.
Paula Brown
Friday, April 5, 2019
My prayers are with all of you Ms. Patty was a wonderful person and so faithful. Paula Brown.
Ellen Foote
Friday, April 5, 2019
Ms. Patty will be greatly missed, she was a joy to work with own so many things.. Our Prayers are with all of you. Ellen Foote and Shorty Steele
Jan and Fritzi
Friday, April 5, 2019
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Madelyn P. Keith
Thursday, April 4, 2019
I worked with Patty for several years on the Relay for Life Committee and that is where I came to know her personally. She was a unique lady with a great sense of humor and a love for Christ. She will be greatly missed in this community.
Praying for her family and friends.
Ricky & Cindy St John
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Miss Patty was such a kind and loving person. I never called Razorback asking for my sister Mary Jane that Miss Patty didn’t have something nice to say to me. She was certainly a friend to many and I count her as a close friend of mine, but knowing how much my sister loved this lady is just incredible. You will be missed Miss Pattycake but the love and friendships you shared will live on for eternity.
A blessing to all that knew her. And now the bells of heaven are ringing once again.
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Ricky & Cindy St John
Delores Wheeless
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Ms. Patty was such a sweet person, it was always a pleasure to chat with her. My prayers go out to her children, and family. Rest In Peace Ms. Patty!
Carolyn Watson
Thursday, April 4, 2019
I am so sorry to see this and prayers will be with you for the loss of your mom. So many memories beginning on Harrison. She was so sweet and I loved talking to her.
Teresa West
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Sweet Ms. Patty. I had many great conversations with her. She was a Friend to all. The doors of heaven opened wide to bring home such a loving person. My mother Frances Bradley and her will have peace now in heaven with our lord.
Harvey Carter
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Don and Elah Campbell
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Debbie and Billy and your families, Our Prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of Patty. Just remember she is with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with a new body, smiles and no more pain. We have known your Mother since we came to West Memphis in 1961. She was a very dear friend all the years we lived in West Memphis and attended First Baptist Church. Since we moved away in 2005 have not have the blessing of seeing her but one time. We will never forget the very special person she was.
Vickie Nelson Patton
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Billy, Debbie
My thoughts and prayers are with the family as you grieve the loss of your Mom.
Patty was a wonderful and caring person.
I pray God will give you peace, strength and comfort.
Vickie Nelson Patton
Gary J HARLOW
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
There will never be another Patty! Every kind word there is in this world would not even say what she meant to me and other's. Patty was the sweetest most caring person around.. A true friend that would never let anyone down. She was a flower that bloomed once and stayed in bloom forever.. May our Lord enjoy you as we have Patty and may you continue to smile in heaven.
Prayers for her family, we all know how we will miss her and that you will even miss her more..
I would like to thank God for allowing Patty into my life and for taking her into her eternal home.
Gary and family
Smith Patricia
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
I have loved Patty for many years. Most recently I would visit with her at Willowbend while visiting my Mother. She was lovely both inside and out. She loved her church family dearly. Many prayers for her family and friends.
Trish