Patsy Ruth Parker Whitten, 78, formerly of Memphis, TN, passed away May 27, 2015 in Dallas, TX. Patsy was a 1955 graduate of Messick High School. She received her Bachelors degree from the University of Memphis (Memphis State) and a Master''s degree from University of TN. Patsy retired from UTCHS Library at age 74 after many years of service. She was a member of Cherokee Baptist Church in Memphis. Patsy is survived by her daughter, Nancy Thompson and son-in-law, Daniel Thompson of Dallas, TX and first cousin, Bill Bowers of Memphis. The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 2 from 5-7 p.m. and a funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 3 all will be at Forest Hill Funeral Home East on Whitten Road. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.

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