Patricia “Patty” Ruth (Childs) Gover age 61 of Lowry City, MO, passed away on Monday April 27th, 2020 at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. She lived very much in the light and love of her family and her faith. Although she has passed from this world, her loving memory and her legacy will endure, blessing her family and friends.
Born on August 4, 1958 in Kansas City, MO to Billy Bob Childs and Marilyn May (Knight) Childs. Patty was the oldest of two children. Patty also had four half brothers and two half-sisters. Patty was united in marriage to John Charles Gover at the Kidds Chapel Church on February 22, 1980. Together they had two sons John Nicholas and Jason Lee. Patty lived in the Lowry City, MO area most all her life and attended Lowry City Schools grades 1 - 11 and was in the first class to graduate in the newly consolidated Lakeland School. Patty attended Vo-tech school while a senior and worked at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, MO. She worked for 29 years as a Nurse’s Aid and CNA. Patty loved nursing and caring for her patients. After retirement from nursing she operated her namesake restaurant “Patty G’s” where she liked to divide her time between cooking in the kitchen and making her diners feel welcome, especially the younger ones. Patty also attended Church at the Kidds Chapel Church with her mother and extended family for many years.
Patty loved nature and the outdoors. Going fishing, and hunting for mushrooms being some of her favorite outdoor activities. She loved and nurtured flowers and her garden. She enjoyed cooking large meals and to prepare her family and friend’s favorite foods for them. Some of her most acclaimed dishes were fried chicken, homemade rolls, chicken and noodles, strawberry cake, deviled eggs, Watergate Salad, and John’s favorite, pot roast. Patty was known for tremendously elaborate birthday cakes for her children and grandson. She always looked forward to holidays and cherished decorating and celebrating them, especially Easter, Halloween, and the Fourth of July. As a mom and grandma her Easter baskets were legendary. Her son’s receiving them into their early thirties and her grandson receiving this year’s in the mail just this year, not even Covid-19 would not stop her. Viewing the Fourth of July fireworks was her personal favorite holiday activity and she looked forward to it months in advance.
Later in life she loved to watch her cats and other wildlife around her home, John even set up outdoor cameras so she could check-in on them any time night or day, She watched them all the time till her last moments at home. Patty had a devotion to Coca Cola and would always save some for a special treat. Patty also enjoyed various collectible figurines. One of her favorite subjects to collect was any kind of piece that featured penguins, which she absolutely adored. There’s not been an official count but the collection is rumored to be in the thousands.
Patricia is survived by her husband John of Lowry City, MO. Two Sons; Nick and wife Claudia, and grandson Everett Gover of Kansas City, MO, Jason Lee Gover of Rolla, MO. Two half-brothers, Clarence Ebert Motley Jr. and Billy Bouse, two half-sisters Donna Coomber and Lori Coleman, She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and friends and family.
Patricia was preceded in death by her Father Billy Bob Childs, her mother Marilyn May Motley, Her brother Thomas Gayle Childs, two half-brothers Donald Bouse Jr. and Clarence Monroe Bouse.
Please do not send flowers as Patricia’s family has postponed her services until further notice, a formal ceremony will be held at a later date, which will be posted weeks in advance, possibly sometime in June or July Depending on the Covid-19 restrictions. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made in Patricia’s name and may be left in the care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.
