Patricia ‘Pat’ Stockton

Patricia “Pat” Stockton, 83, of Anna, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion.

She was born on June 6, 1940, in Dongola, the daughter of Ervin and Virgie Nix Spurlock.  

She married Riley Stockton. He survives.

She served in the U.S. Army. She retired from Florsheim Shoe Factory  and then went to work as a caregiver in home health for many years. 

She was an avid reader and liked to sew and quilt. She was a member of, and attended, Anna Heights Baptist Church in Anna. 

Survivors include her husband, Riley; a son, Perry Whitaker; daughters Susan Cundiff and Kathrina Whitaker; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers Roger Spurlock and Dana Spurlock; a sister, Ramona Clark; two stepdaughters; four step-grandchildren; and a very special caregiver, Brenda, who without her, Pat could not have remained at home.

She was preceded in death by her son, Jeremy Whitaker; and by twin sister Patsy Sue Spurlock.

A private graveside service with military honors was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at Kelly Cemetery. Interment followed the graveside service.

Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro was in charge of arrangements.

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