Joyce A. Patterson

Joyce Ann Patterson, 91, of Marysville, Kan., passed away on August 17, 2024, at Blue Valley Health and Rehabilitation in Blue Rapids.

A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 20, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Marysville.  Pastor Greg Doll officiated.  Hannah Molotte played the organ.  Music included "Morning Has Broken", "Lord of Hopefulness" and "All Things Bright and Beautiful."

A private family burial will be in Ellsworth, Kan.

Joyce was born August 19, 1932, at Ellsworth County Hospital to Clayton and Amalia (Brenner) Sommers. She graduated from Ellsworth High School and Park College (University) in Parkville, Mo. She then entered into the medical program at Research Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., where she became a registered Medical Technologist with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. Joyce worked in medical laboratories at the University of Iowa, Warrensburg, Mo., and Ellsworth.

She married Frank Patterson, and they had two children. They later divorced.

Joyce was an active member of Holy Apostles Episcopal Church in Ellsworth and then St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Marysville. She volunteered and led an exercise class for seniors after she retired. Joyce enjoyed reading, playing bridge, and tending her garden.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Laura, and brother, Robert Sommers.

Survivors include her daughter, Audrey (Joe) Pilsl, Marysville; four grandchildren, Clayton, Carolyn, Brenner, and Michael.

Memorials have been established to benefit St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 10th & Alston, Marysville, and the J.H. Memorial Library, 219 N Lincoln, Ellsworth. Contributions may be sent in care of Kinsley Mortuary, P.O. Box 147, Marysville, KS 66508