Obituary

Harriet V. Patton

Obituary

Harriet V. Patton, 82, of Newton, died on Thursday (June 2, 2011) at the Halstead Health and Rehab Center in Halstead.

She was born on Jan. 12, 1929, in Newton, the daughter of Archie and Mamie Felible Thomas. Harriet was raised in Peabody and graduated from Peabody High School. Prior to being married, she worked at Kansas Power and Light.

Harriet married James M. Patton on April 12, 1952, at the home of her parents in Peabody. They lived in Walton for a short time before moving to a farm near Walton where they lived until moving to Newton in 1962.

Harriet worked as a bookkeeper for many years. She worked at Paramount Products in Peabody prior to working for several years at both International Milling and later at Bethel Clinic until she retired. She was a longtime member of the Walton United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband Jim of the home; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one brother Harold Thomas and one sister Maxine Porter.

Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home in Newton.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in Walton.

Private family interment will be held at the Walton Cemetery prior.

A memorial has been established with the Walton United Methodist Church, contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, Ks. 67114.

Condolences may be left at www.broadwaycolonialfh.com

Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial Funeral Home in Newton.