Obituary lovingly written by her family~

Patricia Ann Schooling, 82, of Southaven, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Senatobia, Mississippi.

Patricia was born to the late Wilfred and Irene Matthews on February 8, 1941, in Providence, Rhode Island. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening and tending to her flowers, which her hard work rewarded her with. She was intrigued by antiques and loved to collect as many as she could. She enjoyed making memories by traveling, whether it was back home to Rhode Island or all over the country. She also loved the beach and enjoyed collecting seashells. Above all, Patricia enjoyed spending time with her family and cherished the days which they all spent together. She will be deeply missed by all those who loved her the most.

Patricia is survived by her children, Sherri (Robbie) Wilson and Mike (Mandy) Schooling; grandchildren, Christina (Chris) Stanton, Jennifer (Ray) Schooling, Donnie (James) Wilson, Taylor (Heather) Schooling, Morgan (Harlon) Wilson, Jacob Schooling, Philip Beloate, Trey Wilson, Lorali Schooling, and Coco Beloate; great-grandchildren, Brantley Schooling, Emma Holmes, Finn Stanton, Cedar Schooling, and Jackson Mauney; and sisters, Diane Leddy and Beverly Stincovich.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Gene Schooling; two sons, Michael Wayne Schooling and Jerry Schooling; her parents; sister, Sandra Cullen; and brother, Rickey Matthews.

Graveside services are 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Langston Cemetery, LaRussell, Missouri with Rev. Kenneth Filsinger officiating. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.