Patricia G. Penisten
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Beloved Teacher, Mother, Grandmother, & Wife.
About Patricia
Her Life, Love, & Legacy
A tribute to a life beautifully lived, filled with family, faith, and a passion for teaching. We remember the warmth she brought to every life she touched.
Pat, or maybe you know her as Patricia
Patricia
...was born in the heart of Oklahoma and lived a life defined by unwavering love, gentle wisdom, and quiet strength. For 34 years, she shaped young minds as a beloved elementary school teacher, yet her greatest joy was always her family.
She cherished life's simple pleasures, such as completing the daily crossword, playing Yahtzee with her husband and grandchildren, tending the garden, or catching up on her favorite daytime soap operas.
Her legacy lives on not only in the lessons she taught, but in the unconditional love she shared, leaving a lasting warmth in the hearts of all who knew her.
...was born in the heart of Oklahoma and lived a life defined by unwavering love, gentle wisdom, and quiet strength. For 34 years, she shaped young minds as a beloved elementary school teacher, yet her greatest joy was always her family.
She cherished life's simple pleasures, such as completing the daily crossword, playing Yahtzee with her husband and grandchildren, tending the garden, or catching up on her favorite daytime soap operas.
Her legacy lives on not only in the lessons she taught, but in the unconditional love she shared, leaving a lasting warmth in the hearts of all who knew her.
Her Story
A Little About The Journey
A timeline walking you through the life of Patricia. From the beginning of her schooling, the life lessons learned in the mix, and so much more.
Legacy of a Teacher
For one-third of her life, Pat dedicated her life to teaching at Douglass Elementary School. She touched the lives of hundreds of students, always believing in their potential and inspiring them to achieve their dreams. Her classroom was a place of wonder, learning, and unconditional support.
Grandma to All
She lived to be a grandma in every sense of the word. With an open-door policy and a heart full of love, she raised countless children and was a beloved figure to friends, relatives, and even her own kids. While she was a great mother, she truly excelled at being a grandma, and her memory lives on as the most amazing woman to so many.
A Life Remembered
The timeline here is a year-by-year look at the milestones that defined Patricia's journey. For more details on her life, you can view herOfficial Obituary courtesy of the Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home.
Timeline
1935
Born in Oklahoma
Born on December 22nd to Hugh and Ettie Irene (Tisdale) Blevins on the family farm near Connerville and Mill Creek.
1940s
Childhood in Connerville
Grew up in Connerville, attending Tishomingo Schools and helping on the family farm.
1956
Married John Penisten
Married in Ada, Oklahoma and began a life together that would span decades and states.
1950s - 1970s
Early Family Life
Lived in Ada, moved to Douglass, Wyoming, and eventually settled in Lawton, Oklahoma by 1967.
1970s
Pursued Higher Education
Earned her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Cameron University while raising her family.
1970s - 2000s
Teaching Career at Douglass Elementary
Devoted 34 years to educating young minds with love, patience, and dedication.
2000s
Retirement
Retired after decades of service, leaving behind a lasting legacy of learning and care.
2000s - 2020s
Time with Family
Loved shopping, spending time with family, and especially doting on her grandchildren.
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