Patsy Ruth Army

Patsy Ruth Little Grote Army (Pat), 95, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

Patsy was born in Mize, MS, on November 22, 1929, to Benjamin Alexander Little and Earl Elizabeth Stringer.

She is survived by her children, Diane Irene Shell and Deborah Lynn Grote; grandchildren, Marc Alan Grote, Kevin Brian Grote, Darya Nicole Catarina Grote, Zachary Isaac Shell and Aaron Michael Shell.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Rahm Grote (Bitt); her son, Robert Albert Grote; and her husband, Thomas James Army (Tom). She is also preceded in death by her siblings, Benjamin (B A) Alexander Little, Jr., Olan Monroe Little, and wife Bettie Marie Everett, and Ray Walton Little and wife Kyra Hydrick.

Pat attended Mize High School, where she enjoyed playing on the girls' basketball team. She attended Draughon's Business College in Jackson, MS, where she graduated with high marks in 1947. She went on to hold various secretarial positions in Texas, Tennessee, and Colorado. After marriage, she was a mother and housewife as well as continuing to work outside the home. This was followed by eighteen years of caregiving for her first husband, Bitt. In 2000, she moved to Golden, CO, and wed her second husband, Tom. She was recently a member of the United Methodist Church in Broomfield, CO. Pat was a true 'southern belle' and a gracious hostess. She was the last matriarch of the old guard, 'Little' family, and loved by many. Her beautiful smile only mirrored the beauty of her heart. She will be greatly missed.

The celebration of Pat's life will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Sharon Cemetery in Magee, MS.

Interment will be at Sharon Cemetery in Magee, MS.