Shirley Ruth (Bain) Patten left this earthly world on December 22, 2022, at the age of 83.

ShirleywasbornonNovember 26, 1939, in Newkirk, Oklahoma to John and Fern Bain. She grew up in Uncas, Oklahoma and attended the local church and schools. After her early education in Uncas, she graduated from Ponca City High School in 1958. Shortly after graduation, she married the love of her life, Charles Patten.

She is survived by her friends and neighbors who cared deeply for her the last few months of her life. This included a 7-year-old neighbor boy who thought Shirley was more of an adopted sister than and adopted grandparent. She loved this sweet boy and would not let him leave her side when he would visit her. Shirley was preceded in death by her loving husband, caring parents, and her brothers and sisters.

Services are under the care of Grace Memorial Chapel in Ponca City. Her memorial service will be graveside 2 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2023, at Resthaven Memorial Park, where she will be buried next to her loving husband.

Online guest registry is available at www.gracememorialchapel.

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