Patricia Ruth Sansom

Patricia Ruth Sansom obituary, Union, MO

Patricia Ruth Sansom

Patricia Sansom Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Oltmann Funeral Home - Union on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Patricia "Pat" Sansom (nee' McClafin), 88, of Water Valley, MS passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025.
She is survived by four sons: James Sansom and wife Linda of Leslie, MO, Tom Sanson of Union, MO, Bruce Sansom of Memphis, TN, and Alex Sansom and wife Kim of Union, MO; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert, McClafin and wife Bev of Florida; one sister, Terryel Vinner and husband Tim of Memphis TN; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Ruth (nee' Storie) McClafin); her husband, James A. Sansom; her daughter, Janet Koen (nee' Sansom); and one son, Gary Sansom.
Funeral services and burial will be held in Water Valley, MS.
The Sansom family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO and Seven Oaks Funeral Home in Water Valley, MS.
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