Patsy Ann “Pat” Marbut

Patsy Ann “Pat” Marbut, 89, of Purdy, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at Select Specialty Hospital in Springfield.

She was born Feb. 3, 1937 to Gladden and Gwendolyn (Henderson) Miller near Purdy.

She attended Purdy schools and graduated in 1955. She and Stanley Marbut were united in marriage on Feb. 1, 1955 in Purdy. They were married for 54 years. 

Stanley was in the United States Air Force and their first years were spent in San Antonio, Texas, Frankfort, Germany, and  Fort Walton, Florida. In 1967 they moved back to San Antonio to make their home. She started her career with the United States Air Force as a GS-4 typist and retired as a Human Resources Specialist, GS-12 in 1991. After retirement they returned to Purdy to build a new home and enjoy a slower pace of life. She attended Arnhart Baptist Church, served as vice president and service officer for the National Association of Federal Retirees and treasurer of Arnhart Cemetery in Purdy.

Preceding her in death were her spouse, Stanley Marbut; son, Christi Lee Marbut and Edward “Scott” Marbut who passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026; her parents, Gladden Miller and Gwendolyn (Henderson) Miller-Phelps and brother-in-law, Bill Roller. 

Surviving are her daughter, Pamela Lane of League City, Texas; grandchildren, great grandsons, sisters, Betty Jo Francisco and husband Gene of Republic, Peggy Roller of Purdy,  and brother, Carl Miller and wife Pam of Monett.

Services were held at 11:30 A.M. Friday, July 3, 2026 at Arnhart Baptist Church in Purdy, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Pastor Jason Mackey will officiate. A private burial will be held at Arnhart Cemetery in Purdy.

The family received friends from 10 a.m. until service time Friday, July 3, at Arnhart Baptist Church in Purdy.

Contributions may be made to Arnhart Baptist Church in memory of Pat.