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Patricia Dampf Rosa

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Patricia Dampf Rosa, 86, of Exeter, Missouri, entered into rest on Monday, August 24th at her home. Pat was born in Miami, Oklahoma, on November 20, 1928, the only child of Harlie J. and Julia Opal Newport Dampf of Marshall, Arkansas. She later lived in many places in Arkansas as well as in Arizona, Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Texas. She was a beloved Mother, Grandmother and friend as well as an honored and decorated teacher for over 32 years in Arkansas. Pat graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1946 and entered the University of Arkansas at the age of 16 as a pre-med major. Marriage and three children later she earned her B. S. degree from Mississippi State University and later her Master's Degree in mathematics from Louisiana State University. Her Arkansas teaching career spanned 32 years in various school districts and included work with junior high through college classes. She had a positive impact on countless students over the years, many of which she stayed in contact with throughout her life. In 2003, Pat moved to McKinney, Texas, where she lived near her youngest daughter, Lea. There she developed many wonderful friendships and became the honorary Pat-Pat to a host of children and a trusted confidante to many people. Having been a Christian from an early age, she joined Stonebridge United Methodist Church where she was a treasured, active member. Pat loved to travel and during her retirement years made many trips with family and friends. Most recently Pat lived on a farm near Exeter, Mo. with her eldest daughter Jeanay and her family. While there she enjoyed meeting new people and being back home in a rural setting. Despite her recent struggles, she found joy in each day surrounded by family and a variety of pets. Pat was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Scott Patrick Smith. Survivors include her son, William Stanley Smith, Jr. of Ozark, Missouri; daughters and their husbands, Jeanay and Roger Price of Exeter, Missouri, Lea and Marc Marano of McKinney, Texas. Also surviving are her cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren: Jasa (Dusty) Schrik, Patrick (Brooke) Price, Jade Marano, Alexandrea (Zack) Gallour, P. J. Marano, Kenslee Brown, Sage Grimes, and Audrey Price. Family and friends will gather at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 29th. A memorial service in her honor will follow at 2 p.m. with burial at East Lawn Cemetery, Marshall, immediately following. Memorials may be made to St Jude Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105, or Haven of the Ozarks animal shelter, 9617 FR 2190, Washburn, Mo. 65772. Online condolences may be made at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall.

Published August 26, 2015

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