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Patricia Kulbeth, 88, of Wilmar, Arkansas died 14 April 2020 at her home in a house fire. She was the youngest child of Henry Otis Porter and Eurice Dewitt Ingram Porter, born 21 March 1932 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She married Fred Deonal Kulbeth on 26 August 1950 in Fayetteville.
Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, parents and her siblings: James Otis, Daniel Dewitt and Rosemary Porter York. She is survived by her 10 children, 40 grandchildren, and 72 great-grandchildren. Her children are: James (Patricia), Cedaredge, CO; Roger (Olivia), Stafford, VA; Teresa (David Hocking), Raleigh, NC; Carolyn (Blaine Kennington), Castle Rock, WA; Anita (Rod Lyon), Sandy, UT; Belinda (James Shaw), Roan Mountain, TN; Janice (Ron Gneiting), Parker, CO; Virginia (Jody Lemmon), Allen, TX; Marsha (Mark Van de Voorde), Vancouver, WA; Nancy (Richard Bloxham), Pocatello, ID. Her greatest joy in this life was her family.
"Mother" was a homemaker in every sense of the word. She created a happy home. Meal times were magic; flowers filled the yard; clothes were lovingly crafted; garden produce was shared and preserved; music enlivened her home; and the gospel of Jesus Christ was loved and taught. Homemade bread was her signature gift. She was honored to provide the weekly sacramental bread for her congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for over 40 years. She gave a lifetime of service in the local church organization as president of the children's Primary and the women's Relief Society, as well as ministering in love wherever she could. She will be greatly missed, but her legacy lives on. She was always learning and sharing. She helped others teach new generations what they learned from her. Her circle of influence lives on. We believe Christ has made it possible to be with our families forever. She has joined Fred and her extended family in a heavenly realm and awaits our arrival to spend eternity together with our Heavenly Father and His Only Begotten Son- our Savior, Jesus Christ.
She was a self-taught professional seamstress and imparted those skills to hundreds. She was hired as the first Fabric Department manager when Wal-Mart opened in Monticello in 1980. She worked there for 19 years, where her positive attitude was contagious. She warmed the hearts of every customer. "Miss Patricia," as she was known, served with a smile in a myriad of organizations, including Master Gardeners of the Delta, and Drew County, the County Home Extension Club-Town & Country Quilters and County Fair activities, Andrews Chapel Cemetery Assn., and Friends of the Library-Chocolate Extravaganza.
A private graveside service was held on 21 Mar 2021 with her ten children and their spouses at the Andrews Chapel Cemetery in the Barkada Community of Drew County.
A link to a Patricia Kulbeth Tribute on YouTube can be found here at www.stephensondearman.com
Condolences(48)
Kathy Kulbeth Ripley
Queen Creek, AZ Monday, June 22, 2020 Loved this lady!Sherri Taylor
Boise, ID Saturday, May 30, 2020 I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Sister Kulbeth. But oh, my goodness! What wonderful memories I have of being at the Kulbeth home as a child in LaPorte, TX.Mom was divorced/single, and worked full time. I was a timid 8 year old, and we were just getting active in church. The Kulbeth family welcomed us with open arms and helped my mom a lot by letting me stay with them whenever needed.
Oh, the memories...even with ten children, it was not chaotic in the Kulbeth home. It was truly a house of order, and Fred & Patricia worked hard to make it that way. Patricia was always cheerful and vibrant and could do anything. Her bread was amazing and she also sewed some dresses for me. Aside from her sewing, canning, cooking, serving in church callings, and teaching her children, she also had a sparkle in her eye and an easy laugh.
All the children had responsibilities, which they did without complaint. With Teresa "in charge of the girls", they had better not complain. haha :) But after they worked, they played, and just seemed to find a simple joy in life which was tied to their love for each other and their faith in Jesus Christ...all a tribute to their loving mom.
There will always be a special place in my heart for the Kulbeth family. I feel truly blessed to have known them and to have felt like I was part of their family for a small moment in time. Thank you forever.
Sherri Taylor
Tanya Carlson
Fitchburg, MA Sunday, May 10, 2020 Patricia (and Fred) Kulbeth will always be near and dear to my heart. As far back as I can remember they were a staple in my childhood. Whether it be in church or running into them in town I always loved seeing them and sharing events of my life with them. After Fred died, I still would search Patricia out at Walmart during my many visits with my grandmother. I am so saddened to hear that such a beautiful soul has moved on but my faith brings me comfort knowing that Heaven is gaining an angel who leaves behind a legacy of love, hope, and generosity. My thoughts and prayers are sent to all of Patricia’s friends and family during this most challenging and heart wrenching time.Love,
Tanya Carlson (maiden name Grisham)
Pamela Morgenegg
Centennial, CO Thursday, April 30, 2020 Love, prayers and support from your temple sisters. We love you and have grown to love your mother after hearing so many wonderful things about her! No wonder you are the wonderful person you are!Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, April 28, 2020 What a beautiful lady, an inspiration to me and a blessing to all. I remember teaching some of you girls and being in your home. I know God has truly taken an angel to be there waiting lovingly for all of us. May God surround you with his loving arms to give you peace and comfort in your sorrow. Please know I love you.With much love & sympathy,
Janice
GAIL HOOKER
Monticello, AR Monday, April 27, 2020 So sorry for your loss. Ms. Patricia was a great lady, so kind and thoughtful. She will be truly missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.Lorena Luber
, CO Sunday, April 26, 2020 Dear Janice, It sounds like we all missed out not knowing your Mother. May God's Blessings be with you and all of your family. Love, LorenaJustin Hocking
Colorado Springs, CO Saturday, April 25, 2020 We love you Grandma Kulbeth! We miss you, but we know you are reunited with Our Savior. You are an inspiration to all of us. You never missed a birthday, wedding, anniversary, graduation, blessing or baptism. Your faith shown bright in everything you said or did. You made all of us feel loved. We will forever be thankful for the large wonderful family we have because of you! Love, Justin, Sarah, Eli, Benjy, Emme & Jane.Susan Enderle
, GA Friday, April 24, 2020 It's been 15 years since we moved away from Monticello, yet Patricia remains one of the most loving, generous people I have ever had the privilege of knowing. She and Fred blessed our young family many times during our Arkansas years. I'm a better person for having known her!Jane Newton
Star City, AR Friday, April 24, 2020 It seems so little to say how sorry I am for your loss. Your mother was a very special lady. I always looked forward to her coming to judge at the Lincoln County Fair. She was always happy and she made other people happy when they were around her. She will be missed.Timothy Forrest
Monticello, AR Friday, April 24, 2020 Kulbeth family,Our hearts are breaking knowing the Sister Kulbeth is gone, but she will not be forgotten! Walking in to church and seeing her smiling face and her hugs letting us know she missed us and how glad she was to see us at church.
During the spring time it was so neat to come home and see a sack on the door step with fresh veggies, especially tomatoes. I still get tickled thinking about the time my family and I went to help the Brother Fred & Sister Patricia Kulbeth with something at their house. Their garden had many vegetables that were ready to pick. My husband and Sister Patricia went around tasting the different verities of her banana peppers. She picked one and took a bit it ended up being a hot pepper, she squealed trying to spit it out, I thought Brother Fred was going pass out because he couldn’t catch his breath from laughing.
They were a very sweet couple! I know that Brother Fred is missed and now Sister Patricia will be missed also, but oh the reunion she had with him and her family! It’s such a blessing to know Sister Patricia Kulbeth and her family.
We love y’all the Forrest’s
Martha Novak
Monticello, AR Friday, April 24, 2020 Miss. Patricia. Will be missed she was a kind Lady one help anyone.I, worked with her at Wal-Mart .
Our condolences,
Martha & Ben Novak
Martha Novak
Monticello, AR Friday, April 24, 2020 Ms. Patricia, Always had smile & was very sweet kind person. I, work with here at Wal-Mart for many years 😇Brenda Wright
Monticello, AR Friday, April 24, 2020 What a kind lady!She will be sorely missed.
Melanie Ferguson
Baytown, TX Thursday, April 23, 2020 from Arlene Berges, (my step mother) in La Porte, Texas, where we met and loved the Kulbeth family: " She sure saved my life a few times with her sewing skills and her big heart. She came over the day I came home with Amy from the hospital. She set her children down with coloring books, etc. to keep them entertained while she worked. And work she did. She swept, mopped, and ironed within an hour. She also had along her youngest child, a newborn and just a week older than Amy. Patricia was a remarkable woman. She was a blessing to me as well as many others. Her loving actions were a testament to the gospel path and I learned a lot from her. Her children were surely blessed to have her as their mother and teacher. "Gail Kizer
Dermott, AR Thursday, April 23, 2020 Patricia was a dear friend of mine. I would call her when I was going to take leave from the Extension Service and she would gladly come and keep the office in my absence. I never worried about any thing when Patricia was on the job. She was one of the sweetest people I have ever met. We exchanged phone calls often and kept up with each other even after I retired. She definitely was "one of a kind" and will really be missed by all of us.Melanie Ferguson
Baytown, TX Thursday, April 23, 2020 Patricia was such a fine second mother to me as a teenager. She happily gave me free sewing lessons and taught me so much about cooking and baking. I still use her bread recipe and ate many slices of it fresh from her oven, as she baked 10 loaves at a time. She even sewed by wedding dress, which I still own to this day, and think of her lovingly when I see it. I am sorry that she is no longer on earth, but happy for her heavenly reunion and great reward there.Judy Kelley
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 23, 2020 My deepest sympathy. Worked with Ms Patricia for many years at Walmart & was a very special lady.Bruce Brown
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 23, 2020 So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed our visits when she would come in the Wilmar Post Office. I was blessed with persimmon cookies on occasion. Prayers for all.Maureen (Milligan) Pierce
Port Arthur, TX Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Sister Kulbeth was one of the most amazing women Heavenly Father put on this earth. I am thankful to have known her. She has been a role model for me and so many others.David Hocking
Raleigh, NC Wednesday, April 22, 2020 I loved my mother-in-law and will miss hearing her southern mannerisms and retelling of her many adventures visiting children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved her home, her family and her church. Her positive outlook and Christian life was a beacon of light in a somewhat darkened world. She has left an enduring legacy that will remain in force for generations to come.Colleen Wooten
Port Neches, TX Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Dear Kulbeth family,I know Sis. Kulbeth will be missed. She was a very sweet person. My love and prayers are with you all.
Lisa Hall
Monticello, AR Wednesday, April 22, 2020 I’m so saddened to hear of your moms passing ...I started to work at Walmart the very year she did an became good friends with her even after I wasn’t working there...I loved to see her smiling face in the fabric dept...Prayers to you all ...Robert E. Davis
Crossett, AR Wednesday, April 22, 2020 My wife Mary Kulbeth) and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of Patricia.She was a sweet lady and good friend. She was always so kind to my mother-in-law and we will always remember her and Fred's friendship.
Donald Monson
Orem, UT Wednesday, April 22, 2020 In January of 1982 I completed my two-year missionary service for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in what was then the Monticello Branch of the Church. Fred Kulbeth was serving as the Branch President at that time, and it was a pleasure to get acquainted with President and Sister Kulbeth, and their wonderful family... Many happy memories of my time in Monticello!Brenda P Page
Fountain Hill, AR Wednesday, April 22, 2020 I am so sorry for your loss. Patricia was such an inspiration to me and others. Although I only knew her four years, we had a lot in common with our gardening and home canning and traveling together to garden events around the state. I am already missing her and our conversations about our gardens and our dogs. Heaven has gained a sweet soul.Jeff Carnahan and Family
Bartlett, TN Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Miss Patricia was a dear friend from the time we met her at the Monticello Branch in 2001. We were recipients of her wonderful fresh-baked bread, not to mention her love and fellowship on numerous occasions. We will miss her dearly, but look forward with a brightness of hope in Christ for a joyous reunion in Heaven. With deepest sympathy, Jeff, Vilma, Tercero, Jadelyn and Tahlia, Nicholas and Samantha, and JarlBeatrice Tucker
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Janice and all the Kulbeth family, My heart breaks for each of you. I was so devastated when I heard the news about your Mom. She was a wonderful lady and yes, I so much enjoyed the loaves of bread she would drop off and her visits. It is hard to drive down our road and not see her home facing me. She was so proud of her family. My prayer for each of you is that the Lord will give you strength and encouragement as you face the days ahead without her.MARK HAYNES
MONTICELLO, AR Wednesday, April 22, 2020 DEAR FAMILY, WHAT WONDERFUL MEMORIES I HAVE OF THE PAST 42 YEARS. THE PAST WEEK HAS BEEN A ROUGH ONE FOR ME. I GOT THE CALL FROM BROTHER CARR AT 10:22 ON TUESDAY NIGHT AND WAS THERE IN ABOUT 10 MINUTES. I TOOK A BLANKET EXPECTING TO WRAP HER UP IN IT AND POSSIBLY TAKING HER HOME WITH ME. THE THINGS I SAW THAT NIGHT WILL BE FOREVER BE IN MY MIND. MY PRAYERS ARE FOR ALL OF THE FAMILY. I KNOW OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN WILL CONTINUE TO GIVE YA'LL PEACE AND COMFORT THROUGH THESE DIFFICULT TIMES. A FRIEND ALWAYS AND FOREVER.bridgette Freeman
Monticello, AR Wednesday, April 22, 2020 My sincere condolences to the family.SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SOUL
Carole (Doss) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Wednesday, April 22, 2020 To all of Patricia's family and extended family. Please accept my deepest sympathy on your great loss. Patricia would never want us to be sad but she will be missed so much by so many. Our Bible tells us to rejoice when Christ takes one of his children home to be with Him. He took home one of His children who will make Heaven even brighter.To me, Patricia was a most awesome woman. After my sister, Mary Lasiter, began to have health issues Patricia was right there with food, planting flowers and just bringing a beautiful smile and friendship and visiting. Mary was just one of so many that she helped. My prayer is that the Lord will touch each of you with his loving, healing hands and give you the comfort, peace and strength that only He can give.Carole (Doss) Rushing
Synthia Thomas
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Mrs. Patricia will be so miss by my family and I. She was wonderful, wise, and full of love.Rhonda Loveless Gorman
Mayflower, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2020 I have many fond memories of Mrs Patricia and her younger daughters. She always had a smile on her face and a warm heart. Many prayers for all of the family during this difficult time.Charlie Avery
Severn, MD Tuesday, April 21, 2020 I am so sadden to hear of the loss of Mrs. Pat. I worked along side her a few summers packing tomatoes on her families farm and always tried to run thru the Fabrics section at Walmart to say Hi to her when I visited Monticello while she worked there. My heart breaks for the family. Sending my love and prayers.Janet Carson
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Patricia was an inspiration and a wonderful lady! She always had a smile on her face and helped everyone all the time. She loved her family and always shared stories about traveling to see them all. She will be missed by many. My condolences to the family.Evelyn lawson
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Rest In Peace PKSam Grisham
Findlay, OH Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Condolences to the family and friends. Patricia was a dear friend to my mother and knowing her was a true blessing.Polly watts
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2020 She was a dear sweet loving soul she will surely be missed by all that knew her prayers for her familySheila O’Fallon Watts
Alexander, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2020 I am so sorry to hear about Mrs Kulbeth. She was always so kind to me. Such a talented and sweet lady.KC Gage
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2020 This hurts my heart so much. Sister Kulbeth was the sweetest lady. Her and my wife were always close at church and she would send us home with bread often. She actually wrote me a letter right after my wife passed away 2 weeks ago. I know Sister Kulbeth was greeted with a big hug from her when she made it home. Prayers for all the family of this wonderful lady. I know she’ll be greatly missed.Tina Williams
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2020 I am so sorry to hear this. I will be praying for all.Sally Kirst
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Patricia was an EARTH MOTHER. Every one she touched was blessed by her great knowledge, generous spirit and remarkable energy. What joy she spread Through out her life. She is in God’s arms . I was so blessed to have known herJoann Adair Holian
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2020 My beautiful sweet friend I will miss you.To all the family my heart goes out to all of you. I pray you will just keep her sweet memories in your heart.
May God bless you all at this sad time my prayers are with all of you. God bless.
Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Dear family words can not express the depth of my grief and sympathy for all of you. I am so thankful she got to visit with several of you recently. I loved Patricia like a family member and will greatly miss her but I know she is with Fred and will never again suffer any pain. My deepest sympathy to all the family. If there is any way I can help you please let me know. RIP Patricia. You will be greatly missed. May God comfort all of you.Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Dear family words can not express the depth of my grief and sympathy for all of you. I am so thankful she got to visit with several of you recently. I loved Patricia like a family member and will greatly miss her but I know she is with Fred and will never again suffer any pain. My deepest sympathy to all the family. If there is any way I can help you please let me know. RIP Patricia. You will be greatly missed. May God comfort all of you.Mark & Joan Harris
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Virginia and family, we were so saddened to hear that Mrs. Patricia had passed away. Please know that we continue in prayer for your family in this most difficult time.Sharon Barnes
Naples, FL Tuesday, April 21, 2020 We had the pleasure of working with Miss Patricia in the early 1980s at Walmart. She was a pleasure to be around and know. She was an expert seamstress and made two formal wear gowns for me and my daughter. May God comfort all of the family during your time of great sorrow. God bless.Sharon Hoppers Barnes & Family
Martha Barbee
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Miss Patricia was such a joy to be around. I enjoyed working with her at Walmart many years ago.