Patsy Joan Hood Stockstill

Patsy Stockstill was born in Konowa, OK on October 18, 1937, and passed from this life on June 14, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Gerald Stockstill of Midland, TX and her daughter, Cynthia Renee Stockstill Miles of Goldthwaite, TX. She was also preceded in death by her father, Arvel Richard Hood of Hurley, NM, her mother, Willie Opal Holland Hood of Hurley, NM, and her brother, Allen Ray Hood of Barksdale, TX. She is survived by her daughter, Cherie Stockstill Creech and husband Terry of Midland Texas, Dr. Randal Miles of Goldthwaite, TX, grandchildren Kristin Creech Moyer and her husband Mike Moyer and their children Emma Rose and Preston, Katelyn Creech Allgood and her husband Tucker Allgood, Russell Miles, Regan Miles Moan and her husband Morgan Moan, Ricky Miles and his wife Stephanie Miles and their children Emma and Zoe, Ryan Miles and his wife Sara Miles. Patsy is also survived by her siblings Charles Hood, Sandi Pitts Hood, Ruth Hood Sears and husband Dr. Robert Sears, along with nieces and nephews.

Patsy met Gerald Stockstill while attending Abilene Christian College. They married in Bayard, NM on May 4, 1957. They started their life together in Ft. Worth, Texas. After a brief time there, Gerald became a minister. Together they built a life serving small congregations throughout southwest New Mexico and Arizona. As a ministers wife, she hosted many gatherings in her home. Together with Gerald, they orchestrated many youth activities, Vacation Bible Schools, and Bible Clubs for children. She taught people about Jesus from cradle to the end of life. Patsy lived on mission. Her mission was teaching others about her Lord. She met people where they were and helped them grow in a relationship with Him.

Patsy loved her family. The only thing that exceeded her love for her family was her love for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She had many hobbies. Chances are if you knew her, you would have one of the paintings she did. She won ribbons in art shows for her work and sold several items in craft shows. She also loved to decorate cakes, do quilling art, make jewelry, scrimshaw art, macrame, broomstick crochet, and flower arranging. She loved the arts.

Not only did she reach people locally, but Patsy and Gerald spent 10 summers working in Eastern Europe and Russia teaching others about Jesus Christ. When someone would bring up their travels, she would always work in their time in Europe. She not only talked about the beautiful things they had seen and experienced, but also the relationships they had and the people they brought into relationship with Jesus Christ.

Please join us for a Celebration of Patsy’s Life on Wednesday, June 21. It takes place in the Branch Reception Center at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Viewing is from 5:30-6:15 followed by a dinner for all guests as we celebrate a life well lived. The family has asked that In lieu of flowers, you donate to her favorite charities:

Teen Challenge   or   KWO Ministries

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory in Midland.  Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.

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