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2- The Elk City News July 15, 2023 Round Patsy Smith Town Patsy Ann Chadwick Smith was born September 28, 1940 July 15 in Tom, Oklahoma. She en- Dust Bowl Days Farm & tered into eternity with her Ranch Festival - Sayre City Lord and Savior on July 6, Park. 2023 at the Brighton Senior G&S Promotions Gun Living Center in Katy, Texas. Show, Elk City Convention Patsy was preceded in death Center. by her parents, Alex and Neva Chadwick; brothers, Robert Tile Coasters Workshop, Tile Coasters w/Fire Work- Chadwick, Tommy Chadwick shop for Adults & teens and Billy Joe Chadwick; sis- (pre-registration needed). ters, Mildred Crawford, Doris Fishback, and Linda Davis; and Carnegie Library. daughter, Yvonne Kimberlea Elliott. Ms. Smith is survived by July 16 Kendall Jackson with her two young ones, Ruthie and Eli Jackson grab a Blue Bell ice sons, James Keith Yerta and wife Bonnie, David Yerta and wife Dust Bowl Days Farm & cream cone from Kyra George. Staff photo by Sheryl Ponce. Vickie, and Steven Smith and wife Tammy, and daughter, Don- Ranch Festival - Sayre City na Landthrip; 12 grandchildren, Donna Dunham, Joshua Yerta, Park. Stacey Wingo, Desiree Yerta, Ramsey Elliott, Stacia Schimmel, G&S Promotions Gun Mariah Elliott, Sarah Rin, Hannah Landthrip, Laura Landthrip, Show, Elk City Convention Rhiley Cotner, Bailey Smith; 13 great-grandchildren, numerous Center. other relatives and friends. Patsy was born in Tom and attended school in Tom through 8th July 18 grade, She married Bill Yerta in 1954 and they moved to Geor- Lego Club - 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Carnegie Library. gia, then England, then returned to her beloved Oklahoma as he served in the Air Force. She then married Harold Smith in July 20 1966 and settled in Guthrie. Although she later moved to Elk The Michael Corley City with her younger children, her heart drew her back to live Magic Show - 11:00am - 12:00pm, Carnegie Li- in the countryside outside Guthrie where she lived and worked brary. for 18 more years. Patsy dedicated herself to taking care of and providing for her July 21 family. She had a keen mind for business and found many cre- Western Okla Oilmen’s Invitational, Elk City Golf ative ways to make and save resources. She often shared from Course. her excess to help out friends in need. She obtained her GED and went on to receive an Associates Degree and completed Reading Ranger- 4:00pm - additional studies in Early Childhood Education. Patsy owned 5:00pm, Carnegie Library. Pictured are Harrison Wheeler and Devin Fite trying their hand at the foosball table. and operated day care centers for over thirty years and taught Staff photo by Sheryl Ponce. Movies in the Park “Toy developmental gymnastics, in addition to renting out properties. this day’ Another gitl said candy, a Blue Bell ice cream Story 4”, Ackley Park, by One Church. Candy she was going to give me her cone, or a sack of favorite can- She had a great love for children and had a positive impact on many children and their families. tooth fairy money,” Wheeler dy by the half-pound. Continued from page 1. One of her great loves was cooking and baking for the family. July 22 beamed. “The Elk City community EC Motorsports Park Rac- Angie Fite has been at the has embraced me. The down- Her noted specialties were chicken and dumplings and biscuits es - Dirt Dog 305 Sprints owner and asked to rent the shop non-stop. She has helped town is amazing here. And with chocolate gravy. She enjoyed teaching her grandchildren Rnd. 5, Sooner Ltd. Modi- building, She said yes and we Wheeler manage both busi- I've always liked it, but they how to bake. She also loved gardening and was very proud of fied Series, ECMP Factory began,” Wheeler said. nesses and her other fulltime have welcomed me. It has been her flower gardens. She also enjoyed traveling whenever she Stocks, USRA Tuners She believed that Elk City job. The reluctancy of Wheel- great,” Wheeler said. would accept a new candy shop got the chance, but she most enjoyed having her loved ones er's husband seems to have The Candy Shack is open Do you have an event or and love it. She took over the come to stay. gone away, and she said that he Tuesday through Saturday. She something else you would building in May and began to now loves it. He helped lay the offers a variety of pop and 12 Patsy loved Jesus and her family very much. She was often like to share with the com- transform the site into a light flooring and painted the walls. types of ice cream. She wants seen with her Bible in hand. Her faith gave her strength and munity in the Round Town Calendar? Email the in- and bright, “rainbow” of col- Wheeler’s vision for the to have Sundays reserved for peace that she shared with her children and grandchildren. She formation for the event to ors. store is to be the place that parties. For more information was a mighty prayer warrior and has left a strong legacy of faith [email protected] “One kid that came in people come and grab a candy stop by and grab a bag of candy In her later years, Patsy experienced mental and physical de- said, ‘I will always remember bar, a box of popcorn, cotton or call 580-243-2304. cline; however, she maintained a cheerful, positive attitude and kept her warm smile. She continued to demonstrate great their individual needs. assistance. dinics, awards scholarships strength and care for her family. Though many memories fad- Dental Additionally, Delta Dental’s “Every Oklahoman de- to dental students and pro- ed, she remembered her children, and she could complete Bible Continued from page1. Helpline connects patients serves access to the dental actively educates thousands with experienced Dental Care care needed to live a healthy, verses and join in hymns all her life. Those who cared for her Navigators dedicated to assist- productive life,” said Terrisa of elementary children from were drawn to her sweet spirit. Patsy looked forward to the ing low-income, underinsured Singleton, director at the Delta across the state about proper compassionate, quality care.” glory of Heaven and seeing her Savior and those who she had The DDOK Foundation Dental of Oklahoma Founda- or uninsured patients. The missed for some time. Her family is blessed with the assurance maintains the Resource for tion. “Our comprehensive den- oral hygiene and dental disease Dental Care Guide, a compre- navigators help guide individu- tal care resources are just a few prevention. The Foundation is that she is now healed and whole and filled with joy as she waits hensive directory of free and als through dental referral and of the ways we empower pa- celebrating its 25th anniver- expectantly for her remaining loved ones to come and stay. care systems to connect them low-cost dental clinics and tients to take control of their A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, to available resources. Delta sary later this year. For more programs across the state that oral health and help those who July 11,2023 at the Clardy Funeral Service Chapel. Interment Dental of Oklahoma also has information, visit DDOKFoun- provide critical services. 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