Patsy Lou May

Patsy Lou May age 73 of Dallas, formerly of Purcell, passed away Friday, November 28, 2014 at her home in Dallas. Patsy was born on January 27, 1941 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. She was the youngest of three children born to Homer Henry Zellner and Hester Lorene (Drennen) Zellner. Patsy grew up in Purcell and graduated from Purcell High School with the class of 1959. After graduation, she moved to Shawnee then Oklahoma City where she lived for the next 25 years. Patsy later met Donald G. May on a blind date. They married on October 3, 1987 and made their home in Purcell where they enjoyed 20 years of marriage. Patsy worked as a homemaker and secretary most of her life. While living in Oklahoma City, she worked for various businesses including banking. After moving to Purcell, she worked at the Purcell Hospital. With her love of community and Christian faith, Patsy served as the financial secretary at the Trinity United Methodist Church for four years, and then eight years as Secretary for the Purcell Chamber of Commerce. While working at the Chamber she helped with the many community events to include the annual Christmas Parade, October Fest, as well as helping plan and conduct the Chamber of Commerce banquet. As a proud alumna of Purcell High School, Patsy served for 15 years on the Purcell High School reunion committee, and worked tirelessly with other volunteers to help make the event a success. Patsy was a faithful member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Purcell for nearly 28 years. For a short time she helped teach crochet to the ladies at Westbrook Gardens in Purcell. She loved her community, her church and her family. Several years ago Patsy moved to Dallas to be close to her sister. She was preceded in death: Parents, Homer and Hester Zellner; Husband, Don May in 2008; Brother, Red Zellner in 2004; Sister, Bobbie Phillippe 2010. She is survived by: Her children: Sarra Curl of OKC, Julie Casey and husband Brian of Tulsa, OK; Kara Mings of Houston, TX, Stephen May and wife Mari of St. Louis, MO; Eight grandchildren, Olive and Samuel Payne, Connor and Allison Casey, Mason and Kaylie Mings, and Lauren and Taylor may. Sister-in-law, Norma Zellner of Choctaw, OK; Special niece and loving and loyal caregiver, Lisa O'Brien and husband David of Dallas, TX. Also several other nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. A Memorial Services will be held Saturday, 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 13, 2014, at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Purcell. A private family burial will conclude at the Rose Cemetery in Hobart.

Patsy Lou May

January 27, 1941 - November 28, 2014