Born October 8, 1928 in McCook, Neb., and raised in Oberlin, Kan. She married Royce Patton in 1948. They raised two children. Career changes led them to reside in Goodland, Russell, and Hutchinson, Kan., and Tupelo, Miss. They settled in Salina, Kan., for 25 years, where she loved and cared for several children in her home. A Garage Sale Diva, she loved to interact with people. After the death of Royce, she moved to Aberdeen Village retirement community in Olathe, Kan., where she brought her vibrant joy and playful smile. Here she met and married Ed Reynolds and together they shared a fun-filled two years.
She is survived by Ronda (Steve) Elliott of Leawood and Rick (Becky) of Minnesota, four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Graveside remembrance service at Roselawn Cemetery, June 4, 2021, at 1 p.m.