Patsy Orr

Patsy Ruth Orr, age 89, crossed into heaven on January 6, 2024, after an abbreviated stay at Brazos Valley Nursing Facility. Graveside service will be held at 2 pm Wednesday January 10, 2024, at the Knox City Cemetery with Reverend Marq Brockett officiating under the direction of the Smith Family Funeral Homes, Knox City. Visitation is planned for 6 pm to 7 pm on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the Smith Family Funeral Homes, Knox City, 210 Ave A., Knox City, Texas.

Patsy was born November 2, 1934, in Olney, Texas to Bessie (Ponder) and George Molloy. She married W.C. Orr on March 1, 1953. She was a member of O'Brien Baptist Church in O'Brien.

Over her lifetime, Patsy worked in many different businesses including Bob's Super Save, M-System, The Boutique and Citizens Bank, retiring from there around 1990.

Following retirement, her and W.C. moved to the farm near the river and enjoyed many years of raising cattle and grandkids. She loved "mothering" her many pets right up until the time she had to move to Brazos Valley.

She is preceded in death by her husband W.C., her parents, Bessie and George Molloy, a son, Alan Orr of Booker. She is also preceded by a younger sister, Nancy Duncan of Knox City and a grandchild, William Cory Brockett of Knox City.

Patsy is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Brockett and husband, Marq of Knox City, a sister Marie Gollaher and husband Joe of Hearn, sister-in-law Mary Faye Orr of Graham, a daughter-in-law Ellen Orr of Perryton and a brother-in-law Bill Duncan of Knox City, a grandson Matthew Cody Brockett of White Settlement, a granddaughter Kelsie Orr of Perryton, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Life will be held at Gilliland Baptist Church at a later date.

Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.smithfamilyfh.com