Patricia Stradford

1951-2020

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Patricia Mae Stradford, 69, Gerald, passed away Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti.

She was born June 26, 1951, to Alfred Franklin and Beryl Mae (Ridenhour) Struemph, in Jefferson City.

She was first united in marriage to Daryl Wood, Dec. 30, 1968, at Owensville. Many years later, she was united in marriage to William Leo Stradford, at Full Gospel Tabernacle in Owensville.

Patricia was a volunteer at Gasconade Manor for a number of years. Patricia attended Full Gospel Tabernacle in Owensville and loved her church family. She went to Rolla Tech School and was licensed as a med tech. She enjoyed nursing and helping people, especially the elderly. Most of all, she enjoyed her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by parents, Alfred and Beryl; husbands, Daryl and William; son, Keith Wood; and special uncle, Dr. Gene Ridenhour.

She is survived by brother, Alfred “Sonny” Struemph and wife Denise of Umatilla, Fla.; daughter-in-law, Wendy Wood; three grandchildren, Amber and Nicki Wood and Kayla Woemmel; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A graveside was held Friday, Sept. 11, at Countryside Memorial Gardens near Owensville with Pastor Les Dority officiating.

Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home, Owensville.