Pattie was educated in Monticello and graduated from Arkansas A & M (now UAM) in 1943. After working in the post office and as city secretary, she was made City Clerk, the first woman in Monticello to hold a city administrative office. Around 1952 Pattie became periodicals librarian at Arkansas A & M continuing there until her retirement in 1982. She and her sister enjoyed traveling the world in their retirement and playing bridge as often as possible.
Having no children of her own, Pattie kept up with her nieces and the families of her many cousins and friends. She never met a stranger and was a gracious hostess. She and her sister opened their home for many family gatherings, to visiting relatives and to UAM alumni during homecoming. She was extremely generous and rarely asked for anything for herself.
Pattie's community involvement included Junior Auxiliary, The University Dames and SEARK Concert Association. She was a life member of the Drew County Historical Society, Friends of the Library and Wood Avenue (ARP) Presbyterian Church where she lent her vocal talent for most of her life.
Preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Walter, Wells, and Minnie, she is survived by her sister-in-law Ruth Moffatt and niece Marsha Moffatt Daniels (Bill), both of Monticello and two great-nieces, Natalie Daniels Atkins (Justin) of Little Rock and Meredith Daniels of Nashville, TN.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 28 at Wood Avenue Church (Corner of Church St. & Wood Ave.) Burial will be private. The family will gather at 469 S. Main St. in Monticello on Friday afternoon.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Drew County Historical Society, 404 S. Main, Monticello, AR 71655 or to Wood Avenue Presbyterian Church, c/o James Cathey, 502 N. Main, Monticello. Arrangements are by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. You may visit www.stephensondearman.com to sign the online guest register.
Condolences(25)
Judy and Butch Selig
Monticello, AR Sunday, January 29, 2012 Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.Betty Perryman
Pine Bluff, AR Saturday, January 28, 2012 Ruth and Marsha, I want you to know how saddened I was to read of Patty's death in yesterday''s paper. I met all your family through Margaret Wells and what a pleasure to know you!!!- a great family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Patty will be missed as are all the others who have gone on..BettyPerryman
Pine Bluff, AR Saturday, January 28, 2012 Ruth and Marsha, I was so saddened to see Patty's death notice in yesterday's paper. I learned to love your family while Margaret Wells was alive. Marsha, I think you remember my children, Jackie and Grady from Hendrix, and of course they knew and loved Dr. Moffatt there. A wonderful family.!!!!!!! Know that I am thinking of you and you willl be in my prayers. .Alyce McDonald
Hamburg, AR Saturday, January 28, 2012 Ruth. I did not know about Pattie until a few minutes ago. Don't know how I missed that in the paper as I always check it. ou know what the Moffatt has always meant to me. Even though I didn't see to often I thought about them and miss just knowing that the were still there in their house on Main St. Hope you are doing alright . Will try to check on you if I ever get to Monticello. Thinking of ou. Your friend , AlycefAnne Robirds D'Arezzo
Little Rock, AR Saturday, January 28, 2012 Dear Marsha and Family,I am sad over Pattie's leave taking because I know you will miss her so much. I remember how she lived with enthusiasm! and how generous she was! even in sharing her lemon custard ice cream served up and enjoyed on the back porch of her great house! I am glad she is in the arms of Our Heavenly Father. Love, Anne
Carol Trana
Monticello, AR Friday, January 27, 2012 Thinking of you with love and prayers.Bob Boyd
avondale estates, GA Friday, January 27, 2012 I am very sorry to hear of Patti's passing away. She was a dear friend of the Boyd family for many years. I enjoyed visiting with her at UAM Homeoming several years ago. She will be missed by many.LaNell McKiever
Monticello, AR Friday, January 27, 2012 She was a great giving lady, always pleasant and always wanted to know about your family and truly interested in your report of what was going on in your life and your family. She will be missed by her many friends of all ages.Leslie McKiever
Monticello, AR Friday, January 27, 2012 Marsha,I am so sorry for your and your family's loss. Your aunts were very special to me. Anyone who grew up in Monticello knowing Pattie, and all your family, will remember how kind and respectful they were. I am thinking of you.
Bill Droessler
Bancroft, IA Friday, January 27, 2012 I was very saddened to learn of Patti's death; you all have my deepest sympathy. It was always a joy to work in the library with Patti and she truly was a very generous and giving person with her time and help. I am truly sorry to hear of her death.Glenn & Cindy Brazzel
Denton, TX Friday, January 27, 2012 We were very sad to hear of Pattie's passing. Glenn & I were just in Monticello over the New Year's weekend to have a family memorial for Glenn's mom, Margaret Whaley. Pattie was to be at that service, but instead ended up in the hospital herself. We were able to go visit her that afternoon and found her sitting up in her chair in very high spirits. She talked of family members and times gone by. We would have told anyone she would have been at home within a couple of days. It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye now to her.Larry Ku
Forestville, CA Thursday, January 26, 2012 Miss Moffatt's friendship spanned generations. Her adult friends' children grew later in life -- often decades later -- to find they were hers too. All the Kus miss her already. Tim, Vicki, Larry, Albert, and BarbaraLamar Williamson, Jr;
Black Mountain, NC Thursday, January 26, 2012 Pattie Phenton Moffatt's death marks the end of three generations of Wells and Williamson close ties. Requiescat in pace from her slightly younger friend,Lamar Williamson, Jr.
Phe Chandler Parks
Conway, AR Thursday, January 26, 2012 My thoughts and prayers are with the family. We had wonderful times with the Moffatts and always called them our "cousins" on the Wells side.J.V. Vinyard
Amarillo, TX Thursday, January 26, 2012 You have been a part of my life for a very long time. You will be missed.Gloria Hensley
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 26, 2012 Marsha, prayers for you and your family at this time.Elgenia & Jim Ross
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 26, 2012 We are thinking of your family at this difficult time.Janice McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Thursday, January 26, 2012 So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please know I loved Mrs Patty and all of your family dearly. May you cherish the wonderful memories and know she is now at peace with God and with her family and friends. May God surround you with his loving arms at this time. With love and sympathy, Janice (Gladden) McAllisterGloria Schwab
Bentonville, AR Thursday, January 26, 2012 I am so sorry to hear about your loss ! My prayers are with you and your family.Billy Burchfield
Monticello, AR Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Ms. Pattie was my "boss" at the A&M library in the early 60's. I had the highest respect for her then and that respect grew even stronger as the years passed. She always had a story to tell about the library or A&M of "olden" days and she was a wonderful conversationalist. Monticello is a better place because Ms. Pattie was here, but I know Heaven is a better place because she is there. May she rest in a well-deserved peace. I will remember her the remainder of my days.Phe Chandler Parks
Conway, AR Wednesday, January 25, 2012 So sorry to hear of Pattie's death. All of our family will truly miss a wonderful lady we considered one of our Wells relatives.Bobby Ellis and Margaret Gilliam
Shreveport, LA Wednesday, January 25, 2012 We can only Pray for Pattie Phenton Moffatt as she joins Wells, Minnie May, and other of ower KinWe were so sad that we did not know of the passing
of many of our family kin and friends and thankful that
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home set up this webb site for so many . We were so sad when we learned that Wells and Minnie May had passed away
and we did not even know until much later.
Minnie May was always helping me learn about our ancesters and are all missed and May the Good Lord
save us all.
Family of Bobby Ellis and Margaret Gilliam of
Shreveport, Louisiana.
Steve & Doris Davis
Monticello, AR Wednesday, January 25, 2012 I was very saddened to hear of Ms. Patty's passing. I always loved being around her and hearing her stories and the love she had for everyone around her was amazing. I am praying foryou and the family!Patty Young
McGehee, AR Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Our prayers go out to you Marsha.May God give you the strenght you need for each day.
A joy waiting on her at Fred's.
Eddie and Patty Young
PAT SAVAGE
Monticello, AR Wednesday, January 25, 2012 My thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sorry for your loss.