Patricia Ann (Carrington) Garrett

Patricia Ann (Carrington) Garrett, 72, of Battlefield, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2021, with family by her side. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m., Sunday July 25, 2021, at Campbell United Methodist Church in Springfield.
Garrett was born in Miller, April 5, 1949, to Melba and Ed Carrington. She attended Miller High School and later graduated from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla. She married the love of her life, Arwood "Butch" Garrett, June 9, 1973, in Miller. She dedicated her early career as teaching high school and the majority of her professional life as a working as nutritionist with pregnant and new mothers. Patty was very involved in many civic and religious organizations. She was a 50-plus-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star where she served as a past Grand Officer. She was very active in the American Legion Auxiliary, serving as state president in addition to many other local and state offices. She was also active in Eight and Forty, as a national officer and former Chapeau. She served as president for Master Gardeners and several other board offices. Her hobby organizations included a local doll club and quilting group. She was an active member of Campbell United Methodist Church. She went on two mission trips to Nicaragua with the Rainbow Network and sponsored the education expenses for several children in that country. She was a dedicated volunteer in many organizations and food banks including serving as the volunteer manager at the Missouri Rehab Center gift shop for many years. Garrett is survived by her husband, Butch; daughter, Brandy and husband John and their three children; son, Bo and his wife Anna; mother, Melba; and brother, Lee. Memorials may be given to The Rainbow Network and Jacob's Ladder in Springfield (https://jacobsladdercare.org.)
Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks.