Patsy "Pat" McNeill of Hot Springs, AR, died last October at the age of 90. Pat was born in 1929 to Kenneth and Crystal Pittman. She had been married to her high-school sweetheart, the football player and biker Jim. They had two sons, a daughter, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Pat, a dog-lover, left behind her tiny poodle, Sissy.
Born in Kansas, Pat made a full and wonderful life in Arkansas. While raising three active children, she made time to earn a law degree. Although never practicing law directly, she enlisted her skills to strengthen the Republican Party of Arkansas, helping manage a few governor’s campaigns along the way.
Pat loved adventures with her family, sewing and cooking. She loved visiting Colorado mountains, spending time on Arkansas lakes, and creating beautiful quilts. The 1961 Arkansas Chicken Cookin’ Queen’s wonderful food was an expression of her love towards her family and friends.
A celebration of her life is scheduled for 2:00pm on Friday, October 1st at Gross Funeral Home at 120 Wrights Street in Hot Springs. It will be followed by interment at Crestview Cemetery.