Patsy Ann Sehorn of Waldron, Arkansas, reached her ultimate goal in life, to sit at the feet of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and worship Him face to face while singing the Holy of Holies as Heaven is her reward. Patsy “Pat” Sehorn was born April 24th, 1941, and passed from this life to her home on high on September 17th, 2024 at the age of 83 years old.
Mimi Pat deeply and abundantly loved and cherished her family. She voiced it very clearly to her family, that her life was built according to the plan Jesus Christ had for her. So, she made it her personal mission in life to minister to family and friends and “live out loud” a Christ-like example by bringing her loved ones closer to God. Patsy’s “Walk with The Lord” has woven a beautiful tapestry, enjoyed by many generations, stitched with kindness, dedication, humility, servitude, faithfulness and a genuine love and concern for others. Her presence brought a warm peace and inner joy that was felt by everyone around her. Her words were gentle and encouraging. God gave her many gifts and talents, in which she willingly and honorably used, to glorify Him.
Patsy served in her church in many capacities. But her greatest joy in service came from teaching Sunday School. She absolutely loved teaching others about Christ and answering questions according to God’s Word. She had a gift with children and was often caught with a lap-full of little ones as she lovingly told them stories from the Bible. Her love for children carried over to her professional life perfectly because Patsy was a beloved child care provider and “adopted Mimi” to the children at her daycare. After many years of loving and helping raise children in daycare, Patsy got the opportunity to be a homemaker and indulge in the beautiful simplicity of home and family. And years later, for “one last rodeo,” she spent her last 5 years (before retirement) working at Waldron High School as a janitor and (once again) an adopted Mimi to the kids in her reach. She never hesitated to share the love of Christ with others. And sometimes she shared her love of football too.
As a big fan of pro football, especially the Kansas City Chiefs, Patsy loved watching teams play and cheered the Chiefs to victory this year in Superbowl 2024. Another passion of Patsy’s was cooking. She made everything with such love, loaded with lots of butter and everything that’s bad for us, and prepared some incredible country home-cooked meals and dishes for her family. Her homemade rolls are legendary and her pies are heavenly. She always took great pride in serving her family Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners. It was just one of the ways her love poured out over her dearest family.
Her family. Patsy’s greatest joy. Her whole world was her dearest son Nicky Sehorn, her “Baby Boy” even though he stands at 6’2” these days… He will always be her baby boy. Her love for her son was evident in everything she said and did and she treasured being his mother. And Debbie Sehorn, as Patsy called her “My Daughter” -Patsy said she molded Debbie into just the daughter she wanted and can get her to do just about anything, especially for fun. Their bond was a beautiful match.
Patsy had one grandson, the light of her life, Derrek Sehorn. Mimi Pat always said Derrek had favor on him from the Lord and his accomplishments in life would be many and edifying to Christ. These two had a very special connection. She cared for him when he was young and now that he is a man, he cared for her with the utmost love and respect. Throughout life, they have protected one another physically and spiritually.
Mimi Pat was eternally blessed again when Derrek brought Rachael, his wife, into the family. Lovingly calling her “My Rachael” Mimi Pat came into Rachael’s life when she was seeking a mentor to teach her biblical truths and characteristics of a Godly wife. Mimi Pat welcomed Rachael to the family with open arms and instantly became “the calm to the storms of life” to her newfound and beloved granddaughter.
Derrek and Rachael later added two little blue-eyed bundles of joy to the Sehorn Family. Mimi Pat was blessed with two adorable and very active great-grandsons, Tyler and Camden. She called Tyler “Ty Bob” and Camden was “her Cam.” The arrival of her two great grandsons rejuvenated the whole Sehorn family and brought a whole new chapter of happiness for Mimi Pat. The boys were her pride and joy and she loved spoiling them with love, food, adventure and all the things that make Mimis SO GRAND! You could say, when the great-grandsons came… She put them right up at the top of the Love List.
From her son Nicky, to her grandson Derek, to her great-grandsons Tyler and Camden, Patsy Sehorn lived a life in Christ and was a beautiful example to all three generations below her. Her legacy will continue in the lives of these good, Godly men; whom she poured her life’s ministry into so that they might (also) experience eternal life in heaven someday with her.
Patsy is survived by one son, Nicky Sehorn of Waldron, Arkansas – one grandson, Derrek (wife Rachael) Sehorn of Waldron, Arkansas – two great grandsons, Tyler & Camden Sehorn of Waldron, Arkansas. She is also survived by one sister-in-law, Shirley Jones of Magazine, Arkansas. Others left to cherish her precious memory are a host of many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and her much-loved church family at Packsaddle Community Church.
Patsy was preceded in death by her husband CL “Nick” Sehorn – her parents, Logan and Nancy (Mercer) Jones – Two brothers, Jack (wife Royce) Jones and Bob Jones – two sisters, Lou (husband Melvin) Scantling and Jane (husband Howard) Wagoner.
Patsy’s graveside celebration of life will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 20, 2024 at the Sehorn Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Jeff Wilkinson officiating. Interment will follow.
