Patricia Gayle Reid
June 25, 1943 ~ December 19, 2019
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Patricia Gayle Reid, 76, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, retired USD 259 teacher, died Thursday, December 19, 2019. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Friday, December 27, 2019; Funeral Service will be at 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 28, 2019, both at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. Patricia had been a teacher for over 35 years with USD 259, most of which was at McCullom Elementary School. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University and her Masters degree from Wichita State University. She enjoyed Bunco and watching college sports, and was a huge supporter of her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Fredia Hammond; husband, Larry Reid. Survived by her daughters, Julie (Mike) Fritsch of Wichita, Michelle Barrier of St. Louis, MO; son, James (Melissa) Reid of Wichita; brother, Stephen Hammond of Littleton, CO; grandchildren, Braden (Christa) Barrier, John Barrier, Emily Barrier, Sam Barrier, Kenadi Barrier, Michael Fritsch, Jr., Anthony Fritsch, Mackenzie Wigington, Daniel Fritsch, Mikayla Fritsch, Nathan Reid; brother-in-law, Jerry Reid of Wichita; sister-in-law, Norma Sponsel of Cheney, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with: American Heart Association, 1861 N. Rock Rd. #380, Wichita, KS 67206; American Diabetes Association, 608 W. Douglas Ave. S-100, Wichita, KS 67203.
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Pat was a wonderful teacher and a colleague you could count on. I enjoyed working with Pat and having her friendship all of these years. Blessings to her family.
I so sorry for the family lose.. she was a wonderful woman she will he horribly missed by a lot of people.. glad I got to have met her she she great.. I will miss her
Thinking of you Julie and your entire family during this most difficult time. Prayers for peace, strength and understanding.
Heaven has gained a wonderful woman. Prayers to family .
R.I.P my dear cousin…. I will think of you often…… Love to you always…Trudy
We are so sorry for you loss. May God embrace your family with Peace, Comfort and Strength. Sincere Condolences, Wichita Association of Retired School Personnel
I am so sorry for your loss. You have all my sympathy. Your mom was a good friend from high school on. We graduated from high school and both went on to Kansas State. Then she was a bridesmaid in our wedding. With our moving around we lost contact with one another. Then about five years ago, she, Tanya Channell and I reconnected. They came to visit us in California and I joined them both at Tanya’s the next year. We had time to share what had occurred over the years and filled each other in on our families. I know how proud she was of all of you. I will always treasure the times we were able to spend together. Patty will be greatly missed. It certainly leaves a hole in my life.
I’m so sorry to hear of Mrs. Reid’s passing. She was an outstanding Girl Scout leader of mine for several years. I’ll always be grateful for her kindness and encouraging words during my childhood. I have so many fond memories due to her leadership and scouting. May she rest in peace.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.