Patsy Jo Ann Robertson, 81, A resident of Arenas Valley, NM entered eternal rest Saturday, June 9, 2018 at her residence.
She was born November 2, 1936 in Alva, OK to Elmer D. and Lola Readnour Cates.
Poem found in her baby book – Author Unknown.
Jo Ann Cates ~
Where did you come from baby dear?
Out of everywhere into here.
Where did you get those eyes so blue?
Out of the sky as I came through.
Where did you get that little tear?
I found it waiting when I got here.
What makes your cheek like a warm rose?
I saw something better than anyone knows.
Where did you get this pretty ear?
God spoke and it came out to hear.
Where did you get those arms and hands?
Love made itself into hooks and bands.
Feet where did you come from you darling things?
From the same box as the cherub wings.
How did they all come just to be you?
God thought of me, and so I grew.
But how did you come to us you dear?
God thought about you, and so I am here.
Patsy is survived by her husband of 62 years, Floyd of the family home; one son Randy Robertson and his wife Julie of Memphis, TX; three daughters, Rita Ann Blair and husband Ronny of llano, TX; Rona Sorce and husband Mike of Chandler, AZ; Rena Renee Burlie and husband Todd of Ponca City, OK; fifteen grandchildren; and sixteen great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Jimmy Cates; one sister, Ina Mae Cates.
Patsy had an extensive education, graduating from Northwestern Oklahoma State University with degrees in Home Economics (1963); a Bachelor's in Nursing (1989); a Master's in Education (1978) and continuing education hours in Reading in the Content Area, Case Management and Utilization Review.
Patsy also served in the Estancia, NM Volunteer Fire Department as a fireman, EMT and was a certified Red Cross Instructor in First aid and CPR.
She retired from GRMC with 20 years of service.
Visitation will be Friday, June 22 from 12-1 p.m. at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. with Jim Wetzel and Ed Young officiating. Interment will be at Fort Bayard National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Taryn Robertson, Ryan Robertson, TJ Burlie, Dalton Burlie, Brennan Burlie and Lauryn Robertson. Honorary pallbearers will be David and Amber Esquibel, Brittany Brannon, Shelby Sorce and Morgan Chinchen.
In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made to NM Christian Children's House 1356 New Mexico 236 Portales, NM 88130-9983.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777.
To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.