Patricia Rue Overbey McElduff Blanton passed away August 23, 2022, after a long struggle with dementia. She was born in 1929 in Paris, Arkansas to Harold Lee “Jack” Overbey and Rutilla Prue Rogers Overbey.
Services will be at 3:00 P.M., Monday, August 29, 2022, in the Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Burial will be at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
She graduated high school valedictorian in Joiner, Arkansas where she was All-State in flute and basketball and named “Best Girl” in the entire state. She was also named Top Junior College Student for the entire state, Best Athlete, Most Studious, and Miss Personality. In 1948, she was crowned Peach Queen and selected as Arkansas Grand Worthy Advisor in the Order of Rainbow for Girls. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Henderson State Teachers College and Master of Science in Library Science from Arkansas Tech and was librarian at Travis Junior High School in Amarillo for over twenty years.
In 1983, she married Hugh Evans Blanton and always said that it was the best decision she ever made. Patricia was a faithful member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church since 1961. She loved reading, gardening and watching sports on television.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Hugh Blanton, son William Albert McElduff, Jr., brother Rogers Overbey, and first husband Willam Albert McElduff.
Survivors include daughters Phyllis McElduff of Dumas, Texas, Mary Jean (Kenny) Larkan of Amarillo, Texas, Gail (Rob) Spurgeon of Dallas, Texas, and daughter-in-law Luann McElduff of Ocala, Florida. Granddaughters Amanda Lewis Stephens of Los Angeles, California, Kara Larkan Skinner of San Antonio, Texas, Natalie Lewis Uhl of Seattle, Washington, Kelly Larkan Coover of Tiburon, California, and Maddie McElduff of College Station, Texas. Stepsons William Hugh (Linda) Blanton of Johnson City, Tennessee, Chuck (Peggy) Blanton and Jerry (Mary) Blanton of Amarillo, Texas. Step-grandchildren Bennett and Sara Blanton. Great-grandchildren Aidan, Sophie, Jude, Monroe, Duncan, Duke, and Piper. Sisters Betty Plugge and Norma Jean Bearden of Scranton, Arkansas.
Pat wanted everyone to remember her for her Christianity and her love for God.
Even though Pat’s memory faded in her final years, we will always cherish our fond memories of her. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to research at the Alzheimer’s Association through their website alz.org, or mail a check to P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC, 20090-6011, in her name.
Please use this link to view the service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czim549eOZw
I met Pat many years ago while volunteering at Travis Middle School in the library. I loved working there with her…we became good friends and we also attended the same church. I will forever remember her lovely smile and generous spirit. Mary I am praying for you and your family at his time. May God give you peace and comfort.
Mary, so sorry for your loss. Will be praying for you and your family.
Pay was such a bright, kind, positive person. The world was a better place because of her. I enjoyed our year at Travis middle school. Then I was blessed to be at Caprock with Mary for so many years . Prayers for the family to remember the good times.
I am so sorry for your loss, Phyllis. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sorry for your loss she was a good woman we loved her and she will be miss Debbie Mckinley 😢
So sorry to hear about your sweet mom, it is tough losing them.
So Sorry for your loss Phyllis!! Losing a Mom is so very hard! Prayers and Love!! May God comfort you. Love you! Brenda Acker
Pat as one of the sweetest and kindest people I ever knew. She brightened the world.