Patsy Ruth Carney

Patsy Ruth Carney, 87, Tipton, peacefully entered eternal rest Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Solon Care Center. Visitation will be Friday, April 15th from 4:00-7:00 pm, Fry Funeral Home, Tipton. Celebration of life, funeral mass service is Saturday, April 16th, 10:30 am, St. Mary's Catholic Church with the graveside committal service immediately following at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. A memorial fund in Patsy's honor has been established. Online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com. Patsy was born on December 22, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Jimmie and Bessie (Boan) McGinnis. She attended Central High School in St. Joseph, Missouri and graduated with the class of 1947. Patsy was united in marriage to the late Leo Carney in 1948, also in Missouri where they would reside until they moved to Tipton in 1956. Together they had 4 children: Carrie, Mike, Denny, Patrick. Patsy enjoyed being a housewife and mother during her children's youthful days. She later, in 1986, became the owner of The Frame Station until her retirement in 1992. Fishing and camping with her late husband, trips to Minnesota, and spending time with her grandkids; all these were special times Patsy cherished. Patsy is survived by her daughter, Carrie (Dan) Petersen; sons, Mike (Liz) Carney, Denny (Marilyn) Carney, Patrick (Kaylene) Carney; 5 grandchildren: Jenny, Nicki, Bryan, Bob, Shane; 6 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Carolyn Pfeffer; brother-in-laws, Jim Pfeffer, Tom Amparo Carney; nephew and wife, Tery and Julie Hochanauer. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Noonie; and husband.