Patsy Ruth Elder, 90, of the Glendale community in Heavener was born June 4, 1935 in the Independence community in Heavener to Elmo and Bertha (Victor) Sims and passed away Sept. 30, 2025 surrounded by her loving family in Heavener.
Remembering Patsy Ruth Elder: A Legacy of Love
Read more: Patsy Ruth Elder obituaryFuneral services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mt. View Baptist Church in the Glendale community with Reverend Tim Trent officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home.
Patsy, a cherished member of the community and devoted homemaker, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love and creativity. She attended Independence School and Heavener School, and was a faithful member of Mt. View Baptist Church. Patsy had a passion for crocheting, crafting, quilting, sewing, and bird watching, and she found joy in exploring yard sales. Above all, she deeply loved her family and treasured every moment spent with them. Patsy will be profoundly missed by all who knew her and held her dear.
She is survived by two daughters Carolyn Jones and husband Freddy, and Chris Benson and husband Ronnie; three sons Joe Elder, Cy Elder, and Lynn Elder and wife Tracie; one sister, Glenda Elder; one sister-in-law, Atha Sims; 14 grandchildren Wes Jones, Rhonda Gatchek, Russell Elder, Toby Benson, Rocky Benson, Brad Benson, Sam Elder, Kristen Ferguson, Devon Elder, Danica Elder, Danetta Elder, Dalton Elder, Randy Elder and Michael Elder; several great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loved ones, and a host of many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Morris Elder; two infant sons; two sisters Verna Blackwell and Gracie Crownover; and two brothers Lloyd Sims and Hershel Sims.
Pallbearers are her grandsons. Honorary pallbearers are Bret Martin, Thomas “TJ” Hall and Jason Forsburg.
To sign Patsy’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
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