She is survived by:
Two daughters:
Carolyn Jones and husband Freddy
Chris Benson and husband Ronnie
Three sons:
Joe Elder
Cy Elder
Lynn Elder and wife Tracie
One sister:
Glenda Elder
One sister-in-law:
Atha Sims
14 grandchildren:
Wes Jones, Rhonda Gatchek, Russell Elder, Toby Benson, Rocky Benson, Brad Benson, Sam Elder, Kristen Ferguson, Devon Elder, Danica Elder, Danetta Elder, Dalton Elder, Randy Elder, and Michael Elder
Several great-grandchildren
Two great-great-grandchildren
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loved ones, and a host of many friends
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Morris Elder; two infant sons; two sisters Verna Blackwell and Gracie Crownover; and two brothers Lloyd Sims and Hershel Sims.
Patsy, a cherished member of the community and devoted homemaker, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love and creativity. She attended Independence School and Heavener School, and was a faithful member of Mt. View Baptist Church. Patsy had a passion for crocheting, crafting, quilting, sewing, and bird watching, and she found joy in exploring yard sales. Above all, she deeply loved her family and treasured every moment spent with them. Patsy will be profoundly missed by all who knew her and held her dear.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Mt. View Baptist Church in the Glendale Community with Reverend Tim Trent officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be: Her Grandsons
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Bret Martin, Thomas “TJ” Hall, and Jason Forsburg.
Viewing will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home in Heavener, Oklahoma.
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