Sara Kellum Patten died at Pearl River County Hospital on July 27, 2021. She was born on August 13, 1931, in Guntown, MS, to the late Jim and Bernice Kellum. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ray Patten; son, Buddy Patten and sister, Sue Kellum Tyrone.
Sara was a Christian and member of Poplarville First United Methodist Church. She was an educator whose passion was teaching. She taught English at Poplarville High School and then at Pear River Jr. college. She had a special love of reading and traveling.
Sara is survived by her son, Mike (Linda) Patten; daughter, Betsy (Keith) Speed; daughter-in-law, Jerri Patten; sister-in-law, Lois Patten; 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.