Patsy Ruth Clement

Patsy Ruth Prator Clement

On February 14, 2026, our beloved mother went home to be with the Lord, joyfully celebrating Valentine’s Day once again with her beloved husband, James.

Patsy was born on August 18, 1933, in Scottsboro, Alabama, to Alger and Bertha Prator. At a young age, her family moved to Sadler, Texas, where she attended school through the eighth grade. Like many families of that time, she helped by picking cotton and tending to daily chores, learning early the values of hard work and dedication.

At just 16 years old, Patsy married the love of her life, James Clement, on July 5, 1950. He lovingly called her “Pat,” a name that stayed with her throughout their 67 years of marriage. Together they built a beautiful life centered on faith, family, and hard work, raising four children.

Patsy devoted herself to her home and family. She worked alongside James on the farm, planting a large garden to provide food for the family, raising calves to sell, and tending her chickens. No matter how long James worked during the day, he always came home to a hot meal prepared with love.

As their children grew older, Patsy went to work at the Austin College restaurant, where she became known for her sweet desserts and pastries. In 1999, when James was working as a carpenter, he and many others built Patsy Café in Pottsboro, Texas—a dream that became a true family endeavor. Nearly every member of the family worked there at some point, including the grandchildren. Patsy cherished her customers and treated them like family.

In her spare time, she enjoyed canning jellies and vegetables, quilting, and listening to Jim Reeves or watching Gene Autry on television. James would often say, “Honey, I know you’re feeling good when you’re over at the table sewing.” Each of us treasures the quilts she made and the memories stitched into every one.

Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, James, in 2017; her parents; two brothers, James and Paul; four sisters, Gertrude, Mildred, Hazel, and Mary; and son-in-law, Ernest.

She is survived by her children: Patti Thomas and partner Eddie Haile; Robert Clement and wife Susie; Bridget Randles and husband Bennie; and Curtis Clement and wife Susan. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Anthony Thomas and wife Brenda; Tricha Hayes and husband Billy; Jennifer Randles and husband Craig; Brandon Clement and fiancée Bailey; Justin Clement and wife Courtney, Leslie Connors and husband Everett, Amy Clemons and husband Cody; and Patti Clark and husband Craig.

Her legacy continues through her great-grandchildren: Taylin, Brody, Bristol, Copeland, Everlee, Bridget, Cedric, Nicholas, Charlotte, Emilie, Camden, Corbin, and Nash, along with many beloved nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff and nurses’ aides at Cedar Hollow for caring for our mother as their own, and to Guardian Hospice nurse Kelley for her compassionate care.

Patsy was a faithful member of Georgetown Baptist Church in Pottsboro, Texas. Her life was a testament to love, faith, hard work, and devotion to family. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and sweet memories that will live on in all of us.

A service will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at Johnson-Moore Pottsboro Chapel, 511 W. FM 120, Pottsboro, Texas. Interment will follow at Georgetown Cemetery.