Kathryn Sue Patterson of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2011 in Poteau. Kathryn was born to Charles Newton & Bessie Ellen (Star) McKinney. She was a business owner of a café in Poteau where she worked for years. She was retired from St. Edwards Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith, AR. Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Leslie & Archey McKinney; sisters, Wilma Ketchum & Wanda Wilson.
Survivors include her daughters, Kaye Reade of Kansas, Pamela Benson of Poteau, Terri Foster of Stilwell; Sons, Dwayne Easton of Pocola, James Patterson of Greenwood, AR; 8 grandchildren, Joshua, Heather Ashley, Jonce Caleb, Coty Beth, Holly Bess, Michael Tanner, Tori Elizabeth, Kevin, & Shelby; 2 great grandchildren, Kayla Hope & Gabriel Ethen; brother, Wesley McKinney of Monroe, OK; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
There will be a private family service at Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow. The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.