Patricia Louise (Krey) Crosswhite passed away peacefully on May 14, 2016 at Medical Lodge in Kinsley KS. She was born on June 23, 1930 on the farm near Stafford, KS to Arcy and Mrytle Heggy Krey. She graduated at Great Bend High school in 1948, she went to college where she received her bachelors degree in Business Education. Then she went on to further her education and receive her masters degree at Fort Hays College. On August 4 , 1956 she married Jessie Crosswhite at the First Nazarine Church, Great Bend, KS. To this union was born two children, Bruce Allen and Earl Dean. After the birth of Earl she went back to teaching school at Ransom High School where she remained for 28 years. After she retired she moved her mother home to care for her. She opened up a Greenhouse business and ran a sandwich shop for a few years.

Pat had a passion for her students whether it in the classroom, yearbook, or games. She was a member of the First Baptist Church where she taught Bible classes and was involved with youth activities.

On June 22, 2010 Jessie passed away. Pat was very faithful wife and was beside her husband everyday during his illness.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Harvery, Harold, Edwin Krey; and sister Virginia Sell.

Pat is survived by her sons, Bruce and Earl; two brothers; Wesley and Donald Krey; and one sister, Phyllis Tull; grandchildren, Chad, Susan, Lana, Clint, Jeremy, Sara, Tina, and Abbey and 16 great-grandchildren.

Pat enjoyed spending holidays with family playing rook and help preparing the many wonderful meals. She will be missed by her family, former students and many friends.

Funeral service will be on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, 10:00 A.M. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City. Burial in the Ness City Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 9:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M. with the family present from 7-9 P.M..

Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of the Plains or the Medical Lodges, Kinsley.