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Patsy was born on Jan.1,1961 to James and Betty McMullin in san Marcus, Texas. She grew up in San Angelo,Texas with
her two sisters (Wilma Sheldon and Shirley Meredith) and her two brothers (Roger McMullin and Robert McMullin).She was
married to her first husband at the age of 16 and had two children Robert Pruitt,Jr. and Amy (Pruitt) Spencer. They divorced
and she later found the love of her life Truman Meredith,Sr. They Married in 1979. Patsy then had two more children
Ernest and Truman,Jr. When Truman,Jr. was born he had lots of health problems but Patsy loved him more every day. To her he
was perfect. Patsy life crashed when Little Truman passed away at the age of 4 months. She lost part of herself that day.
After time went on and the other kids got older Patsy found out that she was going to be a grandmother. She was Happy. She
was working at a local nursing home in RisingStar, Texas and saving up money for the new grandchild when She had her first
heart attack at the age of 35. Doctors then told her then she couldn't work any more Patsy was heart broken. As the days went
by Patsy took Amy to the hospital. It was time for her grandchild to be born. Justin Joe Riley was born
on July 28,1997 and Patsy was the first to hold him.It was love at first sight. Everywhere Patsy went Justin was with her.
In 1998 her daughter got married and then Patsy learned again she was going to be grandma. She was happy. On December 7,1998
Alexis Raelynn Spencer was born. Again Patsy was the proud grandma. By this time Patsy moved to Cisco, Texas to
be near her sister Shirley. Her son Ernest was living with her when he met Kim. Now Patsy realized that it wouldn't be long
before they were married and then they told her they were getting there own place because they were having a baby. Patsy
was happy because again she would be grandma. Doctors told Ernest and Kim that the were having a boy. Patsy
was so happy for them. On May 8, 2001
They got a surprise. Haylei Darlene Meredith was born. Thats right "It's A Girl" . Everyone was so happy for them. Patsy
got her camera to add Haylei to her grandkids wall.Wouldn't you know it her son Robert had a suprise for her too. Him and
his girlfriend Barbra were going to have a baby that same year. Patsy couldn't believe it. She couldn't wait for the new baby.
September 7,2001 Dominic Duwayne Pruitt was born. You couldn't have found a happier woman. Patsy enjoyed getting ready for
christmas.She loved shopping for her four grandkids. As time went on Patsy's health was getting worse. Doctors didn't know
what to do. She was having so much trouble with her heart.
Then she got some happier news again she was gonna be grandma. On november 6,2002 Dillion James Pruitt was born. Even
though she was weak she didn't show it. She was always thinking of those babies. Patsy took pictures of her grandkids everyday.
She was all about pictures. She knew from experience that life was short even for children and you could never have to many
memories. Time went on and Patsy's health was geitting worse. Still doctors had tried everything to help her and it didn't
seem to work. Patsy knew she would die soon. She didn't tell her children because she knew it would scare them. Patsy had
a tumer on her brain and the doctors couldn't remove it. Then on Jan.23,2002 Patsy lost her mother to diabeties. As the
year passed Patsy got happier news. She was going to have another grandson.December 26,2003 Daniel Boyd Meredith was
born and this completed Patsy's life. She had her soulmate and three kids and six grandkids,she couldn't have asked for more.In
2004 her baby boy (Ernest) got married to Kim. Patsy was happy now. All of her dreams were fulfilled. Her kids were happy.
Amy moved to Tucson,Az. and the boys stayed in Cisco with her. Then in October 2004 Patsy was told she had six months to live.
Doctors couldn't treat her illness anymore. On November 29,2004 Patsy was babtized and she felt like she made
her peace with god. Patsy had all of her kids with her for Christmas that year. She said she was truely blessed. She
celebrated her birthday that Jan.1,2005 knowing that she would not live much longer. Patsy's heart mucles were getting to
weak to support her pacemaker. on March 1,2005 Patsy's life on earth was over. She told us not to be sad for her because she
was with Jesus and her son. We can't help but feel sad because Patsy was and always will be the worlds greastest wife,
mother, and grandmother. We love you mom and you will live through dad, us and our children forever.
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Patsy's Favorite time of day
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What a sight
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