Patsy was born on December 20, 1932 to Walt and Della Weise. She graduated from Davenport High School, which is where she met the love of her life, John "Jack" Lawerence Wells. The two got married on May 30, 1953. They spent many loving decades together before his passing in 2008. Patsy loved to spend time with her family, especially around the holidays. She also dearly loved her dog, Bella. Activities that brought her joy were reading, dancing in her younger days, and cooking – she was always looking for new recipes.
She is survived by her son John Wells and daughter-in-law, Deidre; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 4 nieces and 2 nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, siblings, and her daughters, Teresa and Lisa.