Carolyn Sue Patrick. 74, of LA Russell, Missouri departed this life on October 27, 2017 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Carolyn entered this life on November 21, 1942 in Carthage, Missouri to the union of the late James F. and Vida Marie (Harper) Hendrix. On August 22, 1959 she was united in marriage to Tony Patrick. Together they shared fifty eight years of memories. She enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing, flowers, and embroidering. She loved spending time with her family and friends, attending church and reading her Bible. Carolyn will truly be missed by all those who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son Stony Patrick; two brothers, Jim Hendrix and Bob Hendrix; and one sister, Joanne Bryant.

Carolyn is survived by her husband, Tony, of the home; her children, Ricky Patrick and wife Lori, of LA Russell, Reba Garner and husband, Bill, of Sarcoxie, Rita Erskin, of Duenweg, Toni Ann Williams and husband, Hank, of Sarcoxie and Artia Crader, of Reeds Springs; eleven grandchildren; several great grandchildren; two sisters, Nellie Hall and husband Ted, of Log City and Ellen Borel and husband, Evert, of Arkansas City, Kansas; as well as a host of other family and friends.

Graveside funeral service will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, October 30, 2017 at Reeds Cemetery, Reeds, Missouri, with Pastor Jim Stewart officiating. Visitation will be 10-11:00 a.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Those honoring her life by serving as pallbearers are Chris Denton, Wade Patrick, Bear, Joseph Ellison, Nathan Greenfield and Ron Little. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.