Patricia "Pat" Sue Perry

WYNNEWOOD, OK - Patricia “Patty” Sue Perry, 79, returned to her heavenly home surrounded by her loved ones on July 12, 2018, after a sudden illness. Patty was born to the late John and Belva Karns in Enid, Oklahoma on February 28, 1939. She was the second of five children, lovingly raised in Breckenridge, Oklahoma as a young child, in Cushing, Oklahoma as a young teen, and then settling in Wynnewood, Oklahoma where she graduated from high school and met the love of her life. Patty married John Perry at age of 16 and 15 respectively, in a secret ceremony in Gainsville, Texas on New Year’s Eve in 1955. As a newly married couple, they returned to Wynnewood, to each of their parents’ homes, and kept the marriage a secret for a year. Once their commitment was exposed, each of their families embraced the young couple and thus this beautiful love story continued. Four children were born from this union. Patty committed her life to Christ at an early age. She introduced her children to God and encouraged them to explore the beauty of His unending love. John and Patty’s first child, Darla Sue, died at the age of four after a difficult battle with Leukemia. Patty’s devotion to family and firm belief in God supported her at this difficult time and ultimately provided her peace. The family moved several times while John was working construction. In 1972, they moved to Buena Vista, Colorado. The family put down roots in this small mountain town where the kids grew up and completed their high school educations. John and Patty later moved to Fort Collins, Colorado. Their home became a central hub for their children and grandkids to visit. In 2011, they retired in their home town of Wynnewood and reconnected with many friends and loved ones. Pat loved working in the church, helping others, playing bridge, supporting her husband, and watching her children and grandchildren thrive. Patty loved reading her bible, praying for others, spending time with family, laughing and was always wearing a smile on her face. She was a loving and caring person, devoted wife, mother, and friend, always thinking of others first. “To know her was to love her.” Her grandchildren enjoyed her hugs, her songs, hours of card games, and so much yummy food made-to-order. Patty is survived by her husband, John; their daughters, Cindy (Dan) Nachtrieb, Buena Vista, CO, and Camie (Shawn) Jansen, Colorado Springs, CO; their son, Clay (Roberta) Perry, Fort Collins, CO; grandchildren, Perry (Sarah) Nachtrieb, Firestone, CO, Brady (Ashlee) Nachtrieb, Colorado Springs, CO, Dannye Nachtrieb, Buena Vista, CO, Grant Jansen, Milliken, CO, Shanna Jansen, Scottsdale, AZ, Mackenzie (Luke) Baker, New Delhi, India, and Evan Perry, Fort Collins, CO; Great-grandchild, Kinslee Nachtrieb; Siblings: Mason (Betty) Karns, Enid, OK; Kirby (Sandy) Karns, Pensacola, FL; Peggy (Jack) Lewis, Sasakwa, OK; and Judy Karns, Orlando, FL. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Darla Sue; her granddaughter, Carmen Nachtrieb, and great-grandson, Elijah Nachtrieb; parents John and Belva Karns and in-laws Clarence and Edith Perry. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Shriners Hospitals for Children. A funeral is scheduled for 10:30 am Thursday July 19, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church in Wynnewood, OK with interment following at Oaklawn Cemetery in Wynnewood. Visitation will be held on Wednesday July 18, 2018 at the DeArman Funeral Home in Wynnewood. Services are under the direction of DeArman Funeral Home of Wynnewood. Please send online condolences to www.dearmanfuneralhome.com

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Patricia "Pat" Sue Perry

February 28, 1939 - July 12, 2018