Patty Lee Culbertson

Patty Lee Culbertson, 87, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Kansas City Hospice House following a short illness. Patty was born on June 16, 1933, to Raymond A. and Virginia M. Shindler in Nevada, Mo.

She wedded Dean Culbertson on Oct. 14, 1966. They worked alongside each other for many years at Nelly Don. They were married for 31 years until his death. Upon retirement she remained in Nevada enjoying small town life.

Patty is survived by two sons, Scott Culbertson, Overland Park, Kan., and Kenny Culbertson and his wife, Mary Lou, Claremore, Okla.; Sheila Farley, California; two granddaughters, Laci and Kena; her brother, Ernest Shindler; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Gary; and son, Randy.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Ferry Funeral Home, in Nevada, Mo., with Pastor Bill Platt officiating. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery, Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked for donations to be sent to the United Way of Vernon County.

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