Pat Gifford Obituary
She died peacefully in her sleep at home March 4, 2026, following a long illness. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, infant son, Wade Allen Bailey, son David Gifford, grandson Derek Coleman and brother William R. Brown.
She is survived by her daughter, Grace Bullions of San Diego, California, daughter Cheryl Burke (Rob) of Joplin, Missouri, son Boyd (Mary) Gifford of Fredonia, New York, brother Doyne (Karen) Oneal Brown of Bella Vista, Arkansas and sister Donna Creel of Cassville, Missouri, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Pat moved to Missouri from California in 1993. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Cassville. She faced many physical challenges in life and met them with courage and a fierce desire to live independently.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date; Interment will be at Corinth Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of White Funeral Home and Crematory.
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