Patsy Elaine "Pat" Graves went to be with the Lord December 18, 2023 at Anthony Community Care Center.  She was born December 31, 1936 in Benedict, Kansas to Arville and Veola (Harris) Payne, the third oldest of six children.

Pat graduated from Benedict High School where she played on the basketball and softball teams.  She often told "her" story of how the older girls were always jealous because the coach would tell them to give her the ball so she could make the baskets.

Pat worked 40 plus years at the doctor's office in Anthony.  Then prior to retirement she worked at the Citizens National Bank.  After retiring, she and her husband, Ray Graves, traveled south in their motorhome to warmer weather during the winter months.  After selling their motorhome, they bought a second home in Prescott, Arizona where they would spend part of their time. After a few years, Pat could no longer stand being away from her children and grandchildren so they sold the home in Prescott.  Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren meant the world to her.  She enjoyed going to their sporting events, especially basketball since that was her expertise.  She was an avid bowler, and at one time she bowled three nights a week in different leagues.  Her favorite time of the year was the Christmas Season.  She always made it so magical for her family.

Pat will be deeply missed by her husband, Ray Graves of the home; her children: Terry Lea Marr of Fredonia, Cynthia Elaine Ireland of Anthony, and Linda Kay (Verl) Zimmerman of Harper; daughter-in-law, Secret Imel of Wichita;  stepchildren: Larry (Donna) Graves of Afton, OK and Dianna Martin of Neosho, MO; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren, with one more arriving in February; brother, Max Payne of Kansas City; sister, Viona Bumgardner of Fredonia; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Arville and Veola Payne; three brothers: Wayne, Richard, and Larry Payne. Also preceding her in death was her only son, Bradley Gene Imel; two sons-in-law, Jim Ireland and JW Marr; sister-in-law, Charlotte Payne; and brother-in-law, Raymond Bumgardner.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2023 at Revolution Fellowship Church in Anthony, Kansas with Pastor Kent Olds officiating.  Burial will follow in Forest Park Cemetery.

Friends may view and sign the register from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Prairie Rose in Anthony.

Memorials in memory of Pat may be made to the Anthony Community Care Center and can be sent in care of Prairie Rose Funeral Home, 602 E. Main St., Anthony, KS 67003.