Patsy Mae (Baker) Lacey, of Bismarck, Missouri, entered into the joys of Heaven on August 27, 2025, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington, Missouri, at the age of 86 years old. She was born on July 21, 1939, in Iron Mountain, Missouri, to the late J.E. Baker and Mary Ellen Mae (Skaggs) Baker.
Patsy is survived by her two daughters, DeAnna (Rev. Rick) Wisdom of Bismarck, and Nancy (Tim) Neel of Bismarck; her four grandchildren, Landon (Lynne) Wisdom of Bismarck, Lacey (Jason) Wisdom-Bauman of Ste. Genevieve, Casey (Andrea) Fisher of Farmington, and Collin (Megan) Fisher of Barnhart; seven great-grandchildren, Hannah (Matt) Kraenzle, Jacey Bauman, Paisley Wisdom, Adrian Bauman, William Fisher, Charlotte Fisher, and Cecilia Fisher; three great-great grandsons, Leo Kraenzle, Henry Kraenzle, and Charlie Kraenzle; and her brother, Ronnie Baker of Ironton. Also surviving are several nephews, nieces, and a host of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. J.E. Baker and Mary Ellen Mae Baker; her husband of 59 years and 7 months, Bob Lacey; and her one great-granddaughter, Olivia Rose Wisdom.
Patsy graduated from Van Buren High School in 1957. She worked in housekeeping at Parkland Health Center for 12 years and then at Bismarck School District for 10 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and making people smile. She had a witty and fun sense of humor, loved Branson, and even visited just last month with her family.
She truly loved the Lord as her Savior and left her family with a lifetime of love and laughter.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Cozean Memorial Chapel officiated by Rev. Rick Wisdom. View the video tribute and share your memories and condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
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