Patsy Jean Keller

Patsy Jean Keller, 78, of Jonesboro and formerly of Blytheville, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at her home.

Patsy was born in Blytheville to Edward and Zola Reams Watson. In 1967, she went to work as a budget analyist for Eaker Air Force Base before retiring in 1992. Patsy then worked for Stracener Brothers Construction as the payroll clerk before retiring again in 2012. She was a member of Ruddle Road Church of God, but attended The Rock in Jonesboro since moving in 2018. Patsy loved God and her church families. She enjoyed family get-togethers, especially during the holidays. She also enjoyed working in her yard, reading, a challenging puzzle, and animals. Patsy cared for her husband until his passing in January of 2023. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and she loved and adored her children and grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Richard Keller; and brother, Jim Watson.

Patsy is survived by her children, Vicki Keller Isbell and her husband James of Water Valley, Miss., and Lori Keller Ellis and her husband Dennis of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Amber VanDyke and her husband Josh, Blaine White and his wife Audra, Jeremy Ellis and his wife Holly, Emily Ellis and Destiny Isbell; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Rev. Terry Watson and his wife Delana; and sister-in-law, Alice Watson of Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 30, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Danny Pankey officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time at Ruddle Road Church of God. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.