Patricia Irene Leming, age 63, a resident of Patrick, AR, went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2022. Patricia was born September 15, 1958 in Fayetteville, AR to David and Martha Baker Hicks.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She was a dedicated child of God throughout her life and loved the Lord. She passed away surrounded by her loved ones and did so peacefully. Patricia fought cancer for 12 years and never once did she give up. She was strong, hard-working, courageous and always there for whoever needed it. She was a prayer warrior, loved church and loved to sing hymns to her grandchildren. Patricia was a dedicated member of Elkins Full Gospel Church and Brannon Mountain Church who she knew as family also. She worked for Tyson Foods and the University of Arkansas for over 30 combined years. She loved her husband, was an amazing mother to her three girls and loved each one of her grandchildren very much.
Patricia is survived by her husband of 46 years, David Wayne Leming; her three daughters, Heather Robbins and husband Shane of Patrick, AR, Amber Leming of Rogers, AR and Amanda Pettigrew and husband Darren of Summers, AR; 11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Loree Ciarkowski and husband John of Michigan, Ravonda Bishop and husband Jason of Arkansas and Christine Griffith and husband John of Arkansas; 2 brothers, John Hicks and wife Angie of Arkansas and Jeff Harper of Arkansas; 2 step-brothers, Jeff Holt and Bud Carson; 4 step-sisters, Lorey, Lesa Holt, Melinda Osburn and Paula Cradduck; and many nieces, nephews and so many loved ones.
She was loved by so many throughout her journey in life and is now free of cancer and walking the streets of gold in Heaven.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 PM Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, May 9, 2022 at the Elkins Full Gospel Church with Pastors Ray and Russell Shackelford officiating. Interment will follow in Patrick Cemetery.
My Trish was an angel . My cousin/sister loved everyone she knew! And they all loved her. I feel honored to have been given her as my sweet Trish .
I miss her so much. She was very loved. I pray for the family to get through all of this . she is in no more pain now she is in a lot better place . we all will see her again . we love and miss you Patricia. She was a great sisterinlaw/ cousin. She will be miss but never forgetin .love you .
I will miss you on Face Book , you always had kind words , prayers for the family ……
Trish was a loving ,caring ,and giving person and she will be missed .My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time of sadness.Rest in peace.
Trish was the most strongest women I know, she was a true friend to me and you will be missed so much.praying for your family.
I worked in the same University department as Trish. She was an inspiration to watch when she battled her earlier cancer, always staying positive. She is missed.
So sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace Patricia. I am David’s cousin.
My beautiful niece. I was blessed to watch you grow up. I loved you so much and I always will. I knew you were special even as a little girl, you always were. Even though we were separated by distance, we stayed in touch and loved one other. You had so much love to give! You made everybody feel like they were your best friend, and you made this Aunt’s heart warm and I had a smile every time we spoke. When loved ones move away, they never forget those who live miles away, they remember them the moment they hear the voices of those they love. Memories flood in like you were never apart. And that was so true of our relationship. Even though my health kept me from being there, we had a ceremony for Trish here today. You are so greatly loved, my sweet. You are with my sisters, Barbara and your mom, Martha, and your father, and Dan, Jerry, and grandmas and grandpas, and most importantly, you are with yours and ours beloved Jesus Christ. He never left your side. And now, you are home in Heaven. He has prepared a place for you. There is nothing but happiness in your soul. Trish and I discussed Jesus Christ and Heaven many times because my heart had stopped over 30 minutes! My daughter was 12 and started praying by my bedside. While I was gone, I was in Heaven. I never feared death again because I knew it wasn’t death but life! Eternity with Jesus! And it was more than perfect! Our Angel, Trisha, has returned to Heaven.