Patsy “Pat” Choat, 82, of Festus died Oct. 17, 2026. Mrs. Choat was a longtime member of Second Baptist Church of Festus, where she spent many years teaching children about Jesus in children’s church. She loved camping and traveling with her husband, sewing and quilting, cooking, working in her garden and, most of all, spending time with her family. Born March 30, 1944, in Malden, she was the daughter of the late Martha Bess (McCoin) and Raymond Wagoner.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years: Robert “Bob” Choat; two daughters: Robin (Dan) Freeze of Festus and Sherry (Christopher) Stapleton of Farmington; two grandchildren: Kathy (Jesse) Shaffer of Athens, Ala., and David Freeze of Festus; six great-grandchildren: Savanna, Jeremiah, Levi, Victor, Paisley and Anna; and a sister: Magoline (the late Robert) Todd of Malden.
She was preceded in death by two brothers: Albert (the late Ruby) Wagoner and Gary Wagoner; and a sister: Dorothy Wagoner.
Visitation is scheduled from 10 a.m. until funeral services at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Second Baptist Church, 723 Horine Road, Festus, 63028, officiated by Pastor James King. Interment will be in Danby Cemetery in Danby. Memorials may be made to Living Springs Camp c/o Second Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home.