Patsy Ruth Smith Ehmka, 76, a resident of Foley for the last 26 years, passed away after an extended illness, surrounded by her devoted children on Wednesday, May 8, 2013.
Patsy was born July 1, 1936 in Pollock, La., and was a resident of Birmingham for many years. She worked at various real estate agencies in relocation and land title.
She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church and an active member and dedicated volunteer of American Legion Post 99 in Gulf Shores.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald William Ehmka; and her parents, Mancel and Charlotte Dear.
She is survived by her children, Anna Shuford, Lareaux (Philip) Chance, Buddy Smith, John Smith, Terri (Mike) Geer and Kerri Smith; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, her aunt, Wylene Regions; and other family members.
The funeral service will be held Friday, May 10, 2013, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home in Foley, with the Rev. Philip Chance officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to American Legion Post 99 in Foley in her honor.
Arrangements by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Foley.
