Diane Kay Patterson

Diane Kay Patterson, age 66, of Neosho, Missouri.

Diane Kay Patterson, age 66, of Neosho, Missouri passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at her home.

She was born in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin on May 12, 1956 the daughter of John and Florence (Blaylock) Patterson, who preceded her in death.  Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Bruce and Robbie; one sister, Sharon and one granddaughter, Grayson.

Surviving are two daughters, Jessica Chism and her husband Tony of Neosho, Missouri and Sheena Smith and her husband Larry of Anderson, Missouri; three brothers, Jackie Patterson of Fond De Lac, Wisconsin, Brian Patterson and his wife Candy of Carl Junction, Missouri and Duane Murphy of Kimberly, Wisconsin; three sisters, Lynnie Cupp and her husband Harrison of Carthage, Missouri, Debbie Shively and her husband Steve of Joplin, Missouri and Cathy Reed and her husband Tim of Joplin, Missouri and five grandchildren, Sarah, Lillian, Skye, Cody and Sloane.

Diane grew up and attended school in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin graduating from Goodrich High School in Fond Du Lac. After graduation she joined the United States Army National Guard. Diane lived in several different areas before settling in Joplin, Missouri. She then went to Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri where she received her Associate Degree. She enjoyed card games, traveling and fishing. She loved her cats and dogs, (sometimes more than her children) but most of all she loved spending time with her grandkids and family.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 407 Ravenwood Circle in Neosho. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

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