Patsy Southard

SHAWNEE, Kansas -- Patsy “Pat” Southard, 88, of Shawnee passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, with her loving daughter at her side.

Pat was born July 12, 1935, to Martha and Henry Hauenschild in Burfordville. In 1957, she married Carl Southard and shortly afterward moved to Shawnee.

She spent most of her career working in accounting and portfolio management firms. She was an active member of Hope Lutheran Church for 65 years, where she was a longtime member of Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Pat found much joy volunteering at Hope Lutheran School, working in the school office and being their “money counter” for 20 years.

Pat was loved for her kindness, compassion and interest in other people’s lives. As an avid “Wheel Watcher” — Pat was quick to solve the most challenging of puzzles; very few could guess a puzzle faster than Pat.

Pat is survived by her daughter, Carla Southard of Shawnee; sister, Mary Klaproth of Jackson; nieces, Debbie Klaproth of Jackson, Tammy (Tim) Klaproth of Madison, Wisconsin, and Kim (Kevin) Klaproth of Columbia; and other loving nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Southard, and her parents.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, April 29, with the funeral to follow at 11 a.m., at Hope Lutheran Church, 6308 Quivera Road in Shawnee. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Hope Lutheran School and/or Good Shepherd Hospice, 1417 S. Fountain Drive, Olathe, KS 66061.

Arrangements were by Porter Funeral Homes and Crematory in Lenexa.