Patti Jo Crockett

December 21, 1931 - February 13, 2018

Patti Jo Crockett, age 86, longtime resident of Grove, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa after complications from a stroke. Patti was born on December 21, 1931 to Dennis and Beulah (Hurst) Beauchamp in Grove, Oklahoma, where she grew up and attended school, graduating with the Grove Class of 1949. Following high school, she attended NEO A & M College and received her Associates Degree. On August 18, 1957 Patti married the love of her life, Donald Crockett, in Grove and together they raised 3 children. Patti was a multi-talented woman and wore many hats occupationally. Over the years, she and her husband owned and operated Lamplight Resort, she was secretary for an oil company in Dallas and her niece’s law practice and bookkeeper at their Veterinary practice. She was also treasurer for the First United Methodist Church, where she was a member and served on several committees. She also volunteered with Meals on Wheels. Patti was a caretaker and devoted her life to tending to the needs of her family and friends. She always took time to visit the sick or to offer an encouraging word. A hardworking, strong, spunky lady, she was loved dearly by those who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers, Eugene Beauchamp and Jimmy Beauchamp. Left to cherish her memory: husband, Don Crockett of the home; daughter, Sandy Robison and husband, Sam of Grove, OK; sons: Jeff Crockett and wife, Darlenea of Fairland, OK and Todd Crockett of Grove, OK, 4 grandchildren: Nicole, Andrew, Micheal and Kyle and 1 great granddaughter, Nevaehni. A visitation for family and friends will be from 5-7pm Friday, February 16 at Nichols Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will be at 2pm Saturday, February 17, 2018 and Buzzard Cemetery. Dr. Richard Dayringer to officiate. The family requests that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, 5401 S Harvard Suite 120, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74135 in Patti’s memory.