Patsy Y. Galvin, 87, of Pittsburg, formerly of Ketchum, Oklahoma passed away at 7:10 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Carrington Place in Pittsburg, Kansas.
She was born May 31, 1935 at Corning, Arkansas, the daughter of Ual and Alice “Mae” (Arnold) Aud. She grew up in Ketchum and graduated from Ketchum High School in 1953, where she was a standout basketball player.
In 1961, she was united in marriage to Michael Galvin at Miami, Oklahoma. They later divorced.
While living in Ketchum, Patsy was a member of the Ketchum United Methodist Church. She served on the city council and served a term as city Mayor. After moving to Pittsburg, she attended South Broadway Baptist Church. Patsy was an avid Oklahoma Sooners fan.
Survivors include a daughter, Michele White and her husband, Glenn of Pittsburg; a grandson, Zach White and his wife, Erin of Cave Springs, Arkansas; and a great-grandson, Jett White.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Rachael White.
A Graveside Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the Ketchum Cemetery with Skip McClain officiating. Friends are requested to meet at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Angels Among Us. Contributions may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762. Friends may also leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg.
