She married John Cogle Tarvin and they experienced living in Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Lebanon, and Holland.
Patsy is survived by her three children, Russell and his wife Shelly, Tracey, and Janice and her husband John. Grandchildren Kirby and her husband Kyle, Chloe, Ryan, David, Jordan, MacGregor and husband Jonathan, and Andrew. Great grandchildren Jack, Hayes and Greer, and her sister, Bobbie.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 10th at 11:00 am at the Robb Chapel, Methodist Church. Patsy will be laid to rest in Maryville, TN.