Patsy Jo Ryan

Patsy Jo Ryan “Queen”, 59, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2023 in Haltom City, Texas. Graveside service is 10:00 am at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel, 2800 S. Osage.

The family will receive guests Thursday 3:30-8:00 pm and Friday 1:00-5:00 pm

She was born May 8, 1963 in Amarillo, Texas to the late Marjorie Sue Harris and Reginald James Molden. She was the youngest of seven kids. Patsy graduated from Tascosa High School and went on to marry Willie James Ryan May 28, 1982. They remained married for over 20 years. Although the union did not last, they remained good friends up until the time of her passing. She continued her education to receive an Associate in Nursing from Amarillo College in 1996. She later returned to school to receive her certificate in Forensic Nursing at Kaplin College in 2010. She worked as a Registered Nurse for over 20 years at Northwest Texas Hospital and Baptist Saint Anthony’s Hospital in Amarillo, Tx. She later relocated to Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex where she primarily worked at Medical City of Arlington and a host of other medical facilities.

Patsy was a devoted mother and enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved to sing and listen to gospel music. She attended church at the Living Life Holy Temple Full Gospel Church and when she was physically unable to attend church in person, she enjoyed listening to sermons by Pastor Dr. Ronnie Goines.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Reginald Molden, mother, Marjorie Sue Harris, brother, Herbert Williams, nephew, Herbert “Tron” Williams, and nephew, Michael Dewayne Molden.

She is survived by her five children: Karmita Ryan, James Ryan, Krystal (Shun) Mosley, Kyle Ryan, and Kyesha Ryan; Grandchildren: TsaMarte’ Ryan, Marte’Zsa Price, Shante’Vya Hopson, Tavian Price, T’Nyah Hopson, JaQwaveon Wilson, Octavious Price, Jr., Jakasha Hopson, Kyla Ryan, Ja’Kylie Ryan, Ricky Wilson, J’mmyria Hopson, Aaliyah Ryan, Jamesiah Ryan and A’Nyzsa Burnett; Great Grandchildren: Zaylee Ryan, Brooklyn, and Elias Garrett; Siblings: John Molden, Kathy Harris, Janice Sims, Sandra Molden, Carl Douglas Molden, and Regina Smith, and a host of nieces, nephews, special family and friends who loved her dearly.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Rector Funeral Home located at 2800 S. Osage St., Amarillo, Texas 79103. The family wishes to thank Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital and Koinonia Christian Church for their contributions.