Patsy Sue Ames passed away on November 21, 2020, at her home in Horseshoe Bay, TX. She was born September 24, 1941, to Earl and Ola Jester in Little Rock, AR. The youngest of four children (and the only girl), she grew up in Quincy, CA. After graduating from Quincy High School, Patsy married the love of her life, Frank Ames, on September 17, 1960. They soon welcomed their first child, Jaqueline, followed by twins, Frank Jr. and Kimberlee. Patsy was passionate about her family and friends, but, most of all, about her husband. In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, Patsy worked in banking and went to dental school. She also enjoyed reading, crafting, and researching her family’s genealogy.
Her children describe her as loyal, classy, adventurous, friendly, and, above all, loving. (The granddaughter writing this would also like to throw in “sassy,” because it’s so true and one of my favorite qualities of hers.)
For those of us lucky enough to know her, we know what an honor it is to have been loved by Patsy. Once she loved you, you were loved forever. She is already greatly missed and most fondly remembered.
Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Lester Ames Sr.; daughter, Jaqueline; parents, Earl and Ola Jester; parents-in-law, Floyd and Lila Ames; brothers, Billy (Pat) Jester, Buster Jester, Bobby (Eva) Jester; grandson, Kenneth Earl Ames; in-laws, Geniene and Gary Burris, Vonnie Humbird; and nephews, Bill Jester Jr. and David “Chipper” Fox.
She is survived by her children, Frank Lester Ames Jr. (Jen) Ames and Kimberlee (Mark) Kohutek; grandchildren, Mitchel Meir, Kaitlyn Kohutek, Ashley Burns, Bethany Ames, Samuel (Destiny) Kohutek, Joshua Ames, Aaron Kohutek, Austin Burns; great-grandchildren, Makayla, Bo Jo, Jaxen; nieces and nephews, Teresa (Kerry) Bellamy, Rebecca (Greg) Wunsch, Cindy (Fred) Peirson, Bobby Jester Jr., Cheryl (Jerry) Daudelin, Wayne (Hope) Jester, Craig (Michelle) Burris, Tanya (Richard) Brooking; and best friends/more like sisters, Helen Dodson, Debbie (Larry) Vandergrift, and Linda Stringfellow; in addition to countless cousins and others who love her deeply.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
*In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Bluebonnet Health Services in memory of Patsy Ames. This hospice organization worked diligently to make sure Patsy was comfortable and loved every moment of their time together.
Bluebonnet Health Services
307 Londonderry Dr.
Waco, TX 76712
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