MICHAELS, Patsy J.

Willcox Range News, Willcox, Arizona Tuesday, December 17, 2013 Patsy J. Michaels, of San Simon, died Dec. 12, 2013 at the age of 81. She was born near Georgetown, Texas on June 9, 1932 to James Gunn and Lucille Kirkpatrick Gunn. Patsy was a talented artist and painter, enjoyed fishing with her husband Bill and had a great love for flying. She was a licensed pilot. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in San Simon. Survivors include her sons, James Argyle Michaels (Jennifer Skiles) of Big Springs, Texas and Mark Michaels (Shelley) of Bonita, Ariz. Her grandchildren, Joshua, Madison, Maycee and Patsy Michaels, all survive her. Preceding her in death was her husband, Bill Michaels. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, at the First Southern Baptist Church in San Simon. Burial will follow in Homewood Cemetery in San Simon. Contributions may be made in her name to the Charles Wm Leighton Jr. Hospice. P.O. Box 115, Willcox, AZ 85644. Online condolences may be expressed at www.westlawnchapelmortuary.com. Services entrusted to Westlawn Chapel, Mortuary and Crematory of Willcox, Ariz.