P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR 71655
Patricia Ruth Kulbeth, obituary portrait — Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home

In Loving Memory

Patricia RuthKulbeth

Date of Birth March 21, 1932
Passed Away On April 14, 2020
At Age 88 years
Resident of Wilmar, AR
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The Kulbeth Family wishes to thank everyone who has expressed love and support to us and our mother. With help from family and friends, we have created a memorial YouTube video in remembrance of her life and service.


https://youtu.be/OeeRrLkbMH4


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
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Kathy Kulbeth Ripley Queen Creek, AZ June 22, 2020
"Loved this lady!"
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Sherri Taylor Boise, ID 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

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Tanya Carlson Fitchburg, MA 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)"
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