Patricia "Pat" Ann (Patterson) Dove went to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of July 26, 2023.  Pat had been diagnosed with terminal cancer a few weeks earlier.

Pat was born on July 15, 1941, to the late, Euel and Elgia (Mason) Patterson, in Bald Knob, Arkansas.  Four years later, Pat's little sister, Jeanette (Patterson) Palmer arrived.  She was a high school graduate from Bald Knob High School in 1959.  During her high school years, she was a member of the Novettes acapella singing group.  They traveled to many different destinations to perform.

On November 7, 1959, Pat married the love of her life, John David Dove.  On August 26, 1960, their first son, Euel David Dove, arrived.  On January 8, 1965, their second son, Mark Dewain Dove arrived.

Over the years they enjoyed many activities as a family such as, water skiing, camping, motorcycle racing, dirt track racing, and hunting.  They have been lifelong members of the Church of Christ.

One of Pat's greatest joys in her life was being Meemaw to her 6 grandkids and 8 great-grandkids.

Pat is preceded in death by her father, Euel Patterson, and mother, Elgia (Mason) Patterson.  She is survived in death by her husband, John Dove of Benton; sister, Jeanette (Ed) Palmer; two sons, Euel (Joan) Dove of Alexander and Mark (Rhonda) Dove of Alexander; grandsons, David (Amanda) Dove of Bryant, Jacob (Erica) Dove of Bryant, Dillon (Autumn) Dove of Haskell; granddaughters, Angela Dove of Bryant, Kaylee (Cody) Butler of Little Rock, and Haylee (Jack) Nichols of Benton; 7 great-granddaughters, Kinsley, Avery, Riley, Henley, Bradey, Mac, and Parker; and 1 great-grandson, Brooks.  Along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, etc.

Her celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 29th, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. with the visitation one hour prior at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Paragould Children's Home: 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, Arkansas 72450.