Patricia Ann (Carrington) Garrett

Patricia Ann (Carrington) Garrett, 72, of Battlefield Missouri
passed away peacefully on July 12, 2021 with family by her side. A memorial service will be held 3PM Sunday, July 25th at Campbell United Methodist Church in Springfield, MO.  Patty was born in Miller, MO on April 5th, 1949 to Melba and Ed Carrington.  She attended Miller High School and later graduated from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK.  She married the love of her life, Arwood “Butch” Garrett, June 9th in Miller, MO.  Patty spent her early career as a high school teacher but the majority of her professional life as a nutritionist working with pregnant and new mothers.  She was an early advocate of the kale revolution but had a healthy appetite for sweets as was evident with her special talent for making sugar cookies.
Patty was very involved in many civic and religious organizations.  She was a 50 plus year member of the Order of the Eastern Star where she served as a past Grand Officer.  She was very active in the American legion Auxiliary serving as state president in addition to many other local and state offices. Patty was also active in 8 and 40 as a national officer and past Chapeau.  She served as president for Master Gardeners and several other board offices. Her hobby organizations included a local doll club and quilting group. Patty was an active member of Campbell United Methodist Church.  She went on two mission trips to Nicaragua with the Rainbow Network and sponsored the education expenses for several children in that county.  She was a dedicated volunteer in many organizations and food banks including serving as the volunteer manager at the Missouri Rehab Center gift shop for many years.
Patty was accomplished in so many different areas.  She was an excellent cook, talented seamstress and did beautiful embroidery work.  She was an avid gardener and most importantly was a dedicated mother and grandma.
Patty is survived by her husband Butch, her daughter Brandy and husband John and their three children, Garrett, Luke, and Kira, her son Bo and his wife Anna, her mother Melba and brother Lee.
Memorials may be given to The Rainbow Network and Jacob’s Ladder in Springfield, MO. The family of Patty wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the staff of Jacob’s Ladder who cared for Patty and her family in her final days with such love and grace.