Patsy grew up in Martinsville, Texas, and graduated from Garrison High School. After high school, she worked at the Garrison Newspaper for many years. She later attended Stephen F. Austin State University, where she earned a Master Degree in Education. Patsy dedicated twenty-six years to her career as a teacher. She taught at various schools in East Texas before retiring from Alto ISD. Teaching was not only her profession but her passion. Seeing her students succeed brought her immense joy. However, her greatest joy came from the moments spent with her family and friends. She will always be remembered for her infectious smile and joyful sense of humor.
Patsy was preceded in death by her father Herbert Murdock, and nephew Tristan Johnson
Those left to cherish her memory include mother, Verna Murdock; sister, Kathy Johnson and husband Steven; daughter, Laurie Edwards and fiance Bruce Palmer; granddaughter, Hailey Reimer and husband Blake; great grandchildren, Josie and Reid Reimer; nieces, Jordan Johnson, and Ana Johnson and; nephew, Micah Johnson.
A visitation for Patsy will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North Street, Nacogdoches, Texas, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM.
Patsy will be laid to rest in Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery, Nacogdoches, Texas.
Serving as pallbearers are Blake Reimer, Steven Johnson, Micah Johnson, JB Estes , Bruce Palmer and Michael Estes .
