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Patsy Lou Jones

1937 - 2026

Patsy Lou Jones obituary, 1937-2026, Willard, MO

BORN

1937

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Pitts Chapel

316 East Broadway Street

Bolivar, Missouri

Patsy Jones Obituary

Patsy Lou Jones passed away at her home in Willard, on Thursday, Feb. 26,
2026. She was 88 years old. Patsy was born to Tom and Beulah (Payne) Mashburn on
Sept. 14, 1937, in Santa Paula, California, and was the sister to Gary Mashburn of
Bolivar. She was saved on May 1, 1949, at Goodson Missionary Baptist Church in
Goodson, and was a member of True Hope Missionary Baptist Church in
Springfield, at the time of her death.
Patsy married William Earl Jones on Aug. 15, 1965, in Ventura, California, where she
worked as a Home Economics teacher at various middle and high schools in the area.
To this union were born two sons, Kyle Stephen Jones of Springfield, and Kevin
Leslie Jones of Los Angeles, California. Patsy was predeceased by her parents, husband, and
son, Kyle. She was a kind, loving, creative, and practical person who will be missed.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Bolivar Herald-Free Press from Mar. 3 to Mar. 4, 2026.

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Susan Elliott Goodwin, Martinsburg, WV

March 7, 2026

Pat was always such a fixture in my memory of family functions. From California to Missouri. Her kindness and smile were ever-present. Gary and Kevin, we are so sorry to hear of her loss. Sending love

Teresa Brown

March 5, 2026

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Linda Jones

March 5, 2026

We loved you Patsy Lou & you will certainly be remembered & missed for many years to come! I know you are now whole again & rejoicing in your new Home! Until we meet again, my sweet spiritual Sister! Linda Lou Jones & family (connected not by name but by our experience of true salvation you spoke of so often!)

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Mar

9

Service

2:00 p.m.

Payne Cemetery, Polk, MO

355th Road off of D Hwy, Polk, MO 65727

Mar

9

Service

2:00 p.m.

Payne Cemetery, Polk, MO

355th Road off of D Hwy, Polk, MO 65727

Funeral services provided by:

Pitts Chapel

316 East Broadway Street, Bolivar, MO 65613

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