Patricia Ann Saulsberry of Pocola, Oklahoma was born September 27, 1944 in Fresno, California to Dee and Martilla (Atkins) Smith and passed away October 30, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 80.
She is survived by:
Four children:
Harlan Saulsberry of Pocola, Oklahoma
Scott Saulsberry of Altus, Arkansas
Elizabeth Baker and husband Michael of Boise, Idaho
Donna Saulsberry of Barling, Arkansas
A bonus daughter:
Pam Saulsberry of Pocola, Oklahoma
Eight grandchildren
16 great-grandchildren
Two sisters:
Linda Barnett of Anchorage, Alaska
Claudene and husband Rex of Boise, Idaho
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dee Smith and Martilla Saulsberry; three brothers Carl Smith, Don Smith, and Corbit Smith; three sisters Doris Hern, Jenny Kort, and Billie Sue Houston; and one grandson, Scott Saulsberry.
Patricia enjoyed music, visiting with people, shopping, collecting antiques and pottery. She lived many years in Alaska and then moved back to Oklahoma to be closer to her mom and children. Patricia will be deeply missed.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Grace Funeral Service of Poteau, Oklahoma.