Patsy Ann Bagwell

Patsy Ann Woolley Merino Bagwell was born on May 31, 1930 on a small farm in Stephens County near Marlow, OK. She was the 6th of 8 children born to Homer and Mary Frances Woolley. On June 9, 1950 she married Ralph Merino, Sr., and they made their home in Oklahoma City. They had four children. In November of 1974 Patsy remarried Jim Bagwell, and the couple lived in Alturas, CA. Patsy relocated to Bethany, OK in January of 2013, where she spent her final years.

Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, James Ardenel Bagwell, her son Ralph “Butch” Merino, Jr., her son-in-law Kendell Ayers, and the father of her children Ralph B. Merino, Sr. She is survived by her daughters, Rita Merino of Bethany, Patricia Griffin of Bethany, and Michelle Ayers of Yukon. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. The family would like to thank Mission Hospice and Visiting Angels for the love and care they gave to their precious mom, as well Anne Chockpoyah and Jessica Salter, our cousins.

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 16, at Bill Merritt Funeral Service, 6201 NW 39th Expressway, Bethany, OK.