Patricia Barnett "Pat" Boyette

1937 - 2022

Patricia "Pat" Barnett Boyette, 85, peacefully entered into eternal life on October 22, at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, TN., with her daughter, Connie, by her side.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Jim" Boyette in 2019, and her two younger children, Michele Rutherford in 1978, and Joe Rutherford in 1989. She leaves her oldest daughter, Connie Rutherford Hill of Memphis, and stepdaughter, Mischelle Boyette Gatewood (Harold).

Pat was known as "Nonnie" to her two granddaughters, Stephanie Hamlet Turner (Chris) of Kosciusko, MS., and Samantha Meghan Hill of New Orleans. Nonnie was also a great grandmother to Olivia Renee Turner, Brigham Allen Turner and Grayson Rutherford Turner who predeceased her earlier this year. She was extremely proud of her family.

Pat was born August 9, 1937, in Los Angeles, CA., to Mildred and Woodrow Barnett. She was predeceased by her brothers, Murray and Stanley Barnett.

She lived most of her life in Memphis, where she graduated from Treadwell High School in 1956, and attended Memphis State University. She was an active member of the Church of Christ.

Pat loved all things outdoors, whether it was camping, backpacking or working in her flower beds. She loved to travel. Prague, Costa Rica, Mexico and Romania were among her favorites. She also loved snow skiing in Colorado and New Mexico.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 1 p.m. at Berclair Church of Christ, 4536 Summer Avenue, with food and refreshments provided at 11:45 a.m. in the fellowship hall prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be directed to the Grayson Turner Memorial Scholarship at Presbyterian Day School, 603 Smythe Street, Kosciusko, MS., 39090, or the Joe Rutherford Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Herff School of Engineering, University of Memphis Foundation, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 238, Memphis, TN., 38148.