Patsy graduated from Tucumcari High School in 1953 and then went on to receive her Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education from Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, NM. She married Montey Welsh on June 24, 1964, in Tucumcari, New Mexico. They were married for 49 years and lived in Melrose, NM for most of that time. Montey passed away in 2014, just 4 months shy of their 50th wedding anniversary.
Patsy had a passion for Special Education, teaching in many schools throughout her career. She had a special love and care for the children she taught.
In 2016, Patsy moved to Dallas to be closer to her family. She was a member of All Saints Catholic Church and had an amazing love for Jesus. She was very close to her grandchildren and was an advocate for all animals. Patsy was kind to everyone she encountered and had a wonderful sense of humor. She enjoyed playing games - particularly card games like Rummy - and had many memories playing with her mom and aunts. She later taught her children and then grandchildren how to play the various games she knew so well.
She is survived by her son, John Hicks (Deana); daughters Monette Irwin (Andy) and Kyla Moles (Brian); and nine grandchildren.
Patsy is preceded in death by her husband Montey Welsh, father Ralph Stork, mother Maggie and her husband Floyd Long, her great-granddaughter Melanie Hicks, and her beloved dog Blondie.
In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation to Operation Kindness in Patsy’s name. A link is provided below.
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