Pat, Grandma Pat, Granny, Sister Pat, Aunt Pat was born Patricia Evelyn Sanders on May 27, 1941 in Lane, OK.

She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Pat is survived by her children Lu Vondale and husband Bill Erwin of Connerville, OK; Stuart and wife Tammy of Wilburton, OK; and Chris and wife Jo Ellen of Antlers, OK. Brother Wayne Sanders of Stanley, OK. Sisters: Mary Poe and husband Gerald of Lovington, NM; Sue Alexander and husband Paul of Tecumseh, OK; Darlene Howze of Tamaha, OK; and her cousin/sister Shirley Page of Lane, OK. Grandchildren: Virginia Hollingback and husband Jerald of Wilburton, OK; Bobby Joslin and Tara Martin of Wilburton, OK; Justin Joslin, and wife Bethany of Wilburton, OK; Shelby Swann and husband Dalton of Antlers, OK, and Chandler Joslin of Antlers, OK. Great grandchildren: Kaycee, Brylee, Brylan, Makaila, Kaleb, and Jameson. She is also survived by numerous family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Harvey; parents, Thomas and Sybil; brother, Cecil; sisters, Barbara and Diane; grandson Ricky; and great grandson Tanner.

Pat lived the first few years of her young life in Lane, OK before moving to Stanley, OK where she attended school in Clayton, OK. There she excelled at academics but loved basketball with her favorite move being the hook shot that she would later love to show off to her kids and grandkids whenever she got the chance. She married Harvey on June 27, 1958. They started a life together that took them from the log woods of California to cattle ranches in Arkansas and Oklahoma. They finally settled in Snow in their much beloved Joslin Valley where they would complete their life together.

Pat saw beauty in all things from the hummingbirds flitting about the porch to doe bringing fawns to the yard. She enjoyed planting and caring for flowers in her yard and house. She loved sewing, going to yard sales, and finding small antique treasures. Memorial weekend was always reserved for her and Harvey’s annual fishing trip to McGee Creek Lake. They also loved attending Blue Grass Festivals. After he passed, her and her sisters started taking an annual trip that ranged from hunting diamonds to checking out museums. Pat was an avid reader who passed that trait down to her kids and grandkids. She loved watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren's rodeo and sporting events. She was incredibly proud of all of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed meeting and getting to know new people. She always showed an interest in those around her and had a knack for making them feel welcome. She was not born and raised in Joslin Valley, but her roots run deep there. She loved the life that she and Harvey created in the valley. She lived simply but loved deeply.

A family night will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026 from 6-8PM at Serenity Funeral Service. Services will take place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2PM at the Antlers Church of Christ with Brent Franks officiating. Interment will follow at Finley Cemetery in Finley, Oklahoma. Pallbearers are Pat's beloved nephews: Patrick Hairrell, Thomas Hairrell, Jerry Earl Hairrell, Patrick Sanders, Michael Sanders, Jason Poe, John Walker, and Jeremy Howze.

Services are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Service of Antlers.