Patricia Joan Bell Stevens Watson was born December 5, 1931 near Valey Falls, Kansas to Frank M. Bell and Martha Lora (Minnie) McCrea Bell.  When Patty was but 13 days old, Minnie passed away and Frank was left with the tiny baby, a six-year-old son and a four-year-old daughter.  Patty was then adopted by Minnie’s cousin, Wylie McCrea Stevens and her husband Charlie M. Stevens and grew up in a happy home with much love.  Her youth was spent on a farm between Valley Falls and Winchester, Kansas.  Patty graduated from Winchester High School in 1949.

Patty became a secretary for the Jefferson County Farm Bureau and later worked at the State Bank of Oskaloosa, KS.  She married Kenneth E. Watson on April 1, 1951 and the couple moved to Kansas City, KS in 1953.  They were blessed with three children, Charles, Carol and David.  They were married for 51 years at the time of Kenneth’s death in 2002.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Wylie Stevens, her brother Glen M. Bell and her sister Floriene Lillie.  She is survived by her three children, Charles F. Watson of Lawrence, KS, Carol L. Watson of Kansas City, KS and David E. Watson of Perry, KS.  She is also survived by granddaughter Holly M. Pyle, grandson Jordan D. Watson; great-granddaughter Greer J. Pyle, great grandson Brom Watson Pyle and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pat was an active member of the Wyandotte United Methodist Church for many years.  Pat’s family suggests  memorial contributions be made to the Church at 7901 Oakland, Kansas City, KS 66112.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City, KS 66102.  A visitation time for sharing with family will follow services.