Patsy "Pat" Joyce Parrott

Patsy Joyce Parrott was born on June 15, 1939, in Milton, Oklahoma, Leflore County, to Garlen Oscar Bowden and Armatha Hendrix Bowden. She peacefully passed from this life on December 23, 2024, with her daughter by her side, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, at the age of 85. Pat’s faith was central to her life. She accepted Jesus as her Savior at the age of 12 and was baptized at First Baptist Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. For over 50 years, she was a devoted member of Arrow Heights Baptist Church, where she joyfully served as a Sunday School teacher for 4-5-year-olds and later led a singles Sunday School class. Pat spent her childhood in Tulsa, where she attended her early school years before continuing her education at Central High School until her junior year. After her family moved to Broken Arrow, she graduated from Broken Arrow High School. On April 5, 1957, Pat married the love of her life, Jackie “Jack” Kelso Parrott. Together, they built a life filled with love and devotion and were blessed with their daughter, Jacki Kay. Pat was a loving wife and a devoted mother whose warmth, tenacity, and flair enriched her family’s lives. Pat began her career as a switchboard operator before advancing to executive secretary for the vice president at Braden Winch. Later, she pursued a successful career in real estate, earning recognition as a multi-million-dollar producer over 27 years. She worked alongside prominent builders Jim & George Rackleff and Leo Nave and was honored as a top producer in Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas. Pat’s career included time with Century 21, Jim Kelley, Prudential, and Re-Max Executive, and she and Jack worked side by side as licensed agents until their retirement in 2007. In her free time, Pat and Jack shared a love for antiquing, with a special passion for collecting antique clocks. Pat’s natural talent for decorating shone through her work on many Parade of Homes projects. Her personal style was evident not only in the spaces she designed but also in the way she dressed, always carrying herself with confidence and flair. She also cherished traveling with family and friends, exploring Branson, destinations across the United States, and even overseas. Pat is survived by her daughter, Jacki Yager of Broken Arrow; grandsons Josh Yager (Julie) of Oklahoma City and Cameron Yager (Lauryn) of Broken Arrow; brother Gerald Bowden (Julia) of Midland, Texas; brother-in-law Bob Parrott (Ann) of Broken Arrow; sisters-in-law Patricia Mullins (John) of Broken Arrow, Pam Kay of San Diego, California, and Helen Berg of Wadsworth, Ohio. Pat was also deeply loved by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Jack on December 15, 2015, and her brother Bob Bowden on March 24, 2024. Pat will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her love for her family, and her warm, tenacious, and spirited presence. Her legacy of love and dedication will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

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Patsy "Pat" Joyce Parrott

June 15, 1939 - December 23, 2024