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Patsy
Ruth Maples
SPRINGFIELD - Patsy Ruth Maples, 78, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center.
She was born in St. Louis, MO on January 15, 1934 to Ruth and Roy Bieser of St. Louis, MO. Patsy moved to Springfield, Illinois in 1972.
Pat was a homemaker. She was employed by JC Penney, Horace Mann, and Kmart. In addition Patsy was self-employed as a housekeeper and worked for many families in the Springfield, Chatham and Rochester areas. She is a member of First United Methodist Church. She touched many lives through her kindness and generosity.
She was preceded in death by her mother Ruth Hazen and father Roy Bieser.
She is survived by a sister Betty (Karl) Shirley of St. Louis; Six children: Christine (William) Kohn of Gilbertsville, KY; Kathleen Jopson (Shorty Cornett) of Coweta, OK; Richard (Charlotte) Jopson of Porter, OK; Deborah Flores of De Monies, IA; Dennis Hankins of Springfield, IL; David Carlow of Springfield, IL; 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and two nephews.
A funeral service will be held in the spring at Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association on behalf of Patsy Ruth Maples.
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Will Capella
July 23, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. I know it's been 8 years but today I thought of Patsy for some reason. I am 41 years old and use to mow her lawn when she lived on Elm street when I was a very young kid. She was so sweet!! Rest in peace!
Mom & Grandma- In Gods Loving Arms
February 2, 2013
January 22, 2013
Dear Mom,
I call out to you each day through prayer. I wish you could reach out to me, so I could hold you once more. Forever you are in my soul.
You are my Saint, and I Love You Dearly.
Den
Chris
January 15, 2013
Happy Birthday Mom!!! We love you, I know your happy up there with God and Grandma...
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January 10, 2013
My dearest Mother, you will be missed sooo much. You were my greatest inspiration, and I Love You. May our Father in heaven hold you in his arms. I know one day we will all be togeather again in our Fathers Kingdom.
Richard Jopson
January 6, 2013
My Dearest Mother you are and always will be my world in so many ways.
I fight back the tears of sadness heavy in my heart.
May you finally enjoy the happiness with no pain or sorrow.
We will all be together again this I know, I will carry your memories of joy
Until it is my turn to go,
Love forever,
Lori Peterman
January 5, 2013
thoughts and prayers for your family your mother was a wonderful person you have a angel in heaven now
Raiden lane Ralston 7-9-12
Christina Ralston
January 4, 2013
I love you so much grandma, and i am so glad you got to see me at my wedding and i wish you could of met my son. although you did get to listen to him. you are truly a great woman and i love you so much and miss you. but i am happy that you get to meet our lord and savior. give everyone kisses up there for me. i love you great grandma maples. love your great granddaughter & new grandson and great great grandson. <3
Grandma and me on my daughters wedding day love you grandma
Sjon & Angela shaw
January 4, 2013
Love and miss you grandma .RIP
Kathleen Jopson
January 4, 2013
Mom,you have always been my angel.I love and miss you so much.
Chris Kohn
January 4, 2013
Love you Mom, and Miss you so much! I know your Dancing With The Stars up there with a beautiful white gown and angel wings. RIP
Dennis Hankins
January 4, 2013
Mom, you are a Blessing to my life. To have been the son of such a wonderful Mother is a gift from Heaven above. May God share his love with you, and keep you safe in his loving Kingdom. You are greatly missed...
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