Patricia Ann Center Johnson, 76, of Fayetteville Arkansas, was called home by our Lord Friday, July 5, 2019. Patricia (Pat) was born August 4, 1942 in Fayetteville AR, daughter of the late Glen Theodore (Ted) Center and Sally Ann Smith Center also of Fayetteville.
Pat will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 59 years, Paul (Buddy) Johnson Jr, two daughters, Bridgett Reed and husband Gary and Sherri Kinsey all of Fayetteville; six grandchildren, Jacob Young and wife Jaime, Paige Chance and husband Chris, Megan Perry and husband Seth, Colin Kinsey, Madison Kinsey and Mitchell Provence; eleven great-grandchildren, Colton, Lauren and Jacoby Young, Mae Belle and Marion Perry, Juliana and Mason Carter, Harlow Campbell and Chase, Caleb and Maddox Chance.
She had a zest for life she loved her family, church and friends.
Pat was an artist and for many years she had a booth in the local craft fairs featuring her Folk Art and Tole painting. The past two years she mastered the art of water color painting and she often gifted her paintings to family and friends. She was a great cook and well known for her pie making skills as well as her homemade chocolate cake.
Pat truly enjoyed spending time in their Branson home playing cards and boating with friends. She was a great role model, the perfect example of a strong woman and considered her family her greatest accomplishment. She was loved, respected and admired by many family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Beard’s Chapel.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Beard’s Chapel with Dr. Rod Goodsell officiating. Interment will follow in Brentwood Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.
Lovely person an honor to have met her.
Buddy and family… We were so sorry to hear about Pat. We send our very deepest condolences to you all.
I am sorry for your loss, sending prayers.
To Buddy and all the family…
You have our love and prayers for God’s comfort, His grace and His peace as you lay Pat to rest.
Jerry & Roberta Goolsby
So sorry for your loss! Pat was a wonderful person. Many prayers for your family.
Pat and I sat next to each other in water color class. She was very talented. I will remember her sweet spirit. Prayers for your family.
Our love and condolences to your family. Pat was a special lady and will be dearly missed.
Marshall and I are so sorry. She was beautiful and always had a sweet smile. Prayers for comfort for you and your family, Buddy.
Buddy, Bridgett & Sherri,
So sorry.. to read about Pat! We worked together many years ago at Sears! Sorry, I couldn’t attend her visitation or service but keeping all of you in my prayers during this difficult time. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Nancy Templeton
To the Johnson Family
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Brigette and entire family, I want you to know I’ve been praying for you all. God always knows best and wants the best to be home with him. Ms Patricia lived a full life and she now rests in Jesus’s arms where we’ll see her again. May the Lord comfort the entire family. Shalom.