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1943

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2017

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Patsy Satterfield Obituary

Patsy M. Satterfield, age 73, of Buckhannon, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 21, 2017. Patsy was born on December 8, 1943 in Yuba City, California. She is the daughter of the late Hestle Carlton and Josephine (Timms) Smith. She married Doyle Guy Satterfield in Yuba City, CA in 1962. She was predeceased by her husband in 2012.

She was an independent tax preparer for many years in Buckhannon, WV for the family business and other private clients. Patsy was the most loyal best friend, especially to her daughter Diana and grandchildren Jacob and Holley. Patsy was also an avid traveler and frequently visited her family in Yuba City, CA and Bath, NY. She adored her family above all else. Doyle and Patsy enjoyed their extensive property and country home in West Virginia. She also loved her two small dogs Ruby and Dolly who will miss her dearly.

She is survived by one daughter: Dr. Diana L. Satterfield of Bath, NY; her mother Josephine (Timms) Smith of Yuba City, CA; three grandchildren: Jacob Satterfield Kuver of Pittsburgh, PA, Holley Satterfield Kolodziejczak of Bath, NY, and Christina Riley of Buckhannon, WV; great grandchildren, Kendra Riley and Keyara Riley of Buckhannon, WV; brother, Carlton Smith of Yuba City, CA and sister, Laura Williams of Yuba City, CA as well as many other loving family members and friends.

In addition to her husband, Patsy was predeceased by her son, Stanley Satterfield.

A celebration of Patsy's life will be held at a later date in her hometown of Yuba City, CA. Please visit the funeral home website for updated service times.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney Street, Corning, NY.

To leave a kind word or fond memory please visit www.PhillipsFuneralHome.com.

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

Published by The Leader on Jul. 26, 2017.

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