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Obituary for Patsy Ruth Elliott
Patsy Ruth Elliott passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 25th. She was an amazing Mom, “Mammaw”, and friend, and will be missed dearly. Patsy was born and raised in Troy, KS. She graduated as valedictorian of her high school class at Troy High School. After high school, she moved to Lawrence, KS to attend the University of Kansas. She married Harold Franklin Elliott on August 1, 1962. She eventually received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Kansas in 1982. She spent her entire career in Strong Hall at the University of Kansas, retiring in 1999 after 38 years of service. In retirement, her hobbies included reading, cooking, entertaining and gardening. Patsy is survived by her daughter Michelle (Elliott) West, her son-in-law Dax West, and grandchildren Kaylee, Mackenzie and Dallas West all of Vacaville, CA. She is also survived by her sister Jacque Hodges of Troy, KS. Friends and family are invited to her funeral services on Wednesday, March 7 at 11:00 am at McCune Garden Chapel in Vacaville. Burial to follow at Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.