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Patsy Harrison Obituary
September 6, 1930 - May 13, 2024
Wichita, Kansas - Patsy was born on September 6, 1930 in Wichita, Kansas and passed away on May 13, 2024 at the age of 93.
Patsy graduated Wichita East High School and Friends University; she was a Kindergarten teacher with the Wichita Public Schools for 30 years. She taught at Booth and Stearman Elementaries and loved that she was able to teach the children of her previous Kindergartners. Patsy lived in Wichita until 1983 and then she and Gene moved to Elberta, AL where they lived until returning to Derby, KS in 2004. Patsy was a talented cross-stitcher having won ribbons at the Kansas State Fair and was a longtime member of the Needle Arts of Wichita chapter of the Embroiderer's Guild of America.
Predeceased by her parents Sylvester and Leola Dennett and her husband of 50 years, Robert E. "Gene" Harrison.
She is survived by her daughter Kim (Allan) Gattis of Derby, KS and stepson Robert D. (Cynthia) Harrison of Elberta, AL; five grandchildren-Blake (Jessica) Hewitt of Wichita, KS, Oliver Gattis of Derby, KS, Candice (Keith) Bass, Drew Harrison, and Brett (Ashley) Harrison of Elberta, AL; five great-grandchildren-Henry Hewitt, Quentin Qualls, Renn Bass, Adeline Harrison, Grant Harrison; and her beloved Chihuahua Lefty.
Patsy's father and husband were both Shriners and the organization was important to her, in lieu of flowers Patsy had requested donations to the Shriners Hospital for Children.
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Kevin Wilson
May 17, 2024
We knew Mrs. Harrison as a kindergarten teacher. She taught my 4 brothers and I. This took place at Booth elementary from 1968 to 1982( I believe). She retired after the youngest brother finished kindergarten.
Sorry for your loss and pray for the families in this time of need.
Eric Wilson
May 16, 2024
Ms Harrison. Thank you for being my teacher in kindergarten. I remember your energy and caring for each student. Well respected. RIP.
Sabrina Howard
May 16, 2024
Patsy was a wonderful friend for many years. Will be keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers
Paula Shelgren
May 15, 2024
She has been my friend since she joined the Needlearts Guild of Wichita. She cross stitched beautifully. I am going to miss her.
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