Patricia Sue Lorenz

Patricia Sue Lorenz, 84, of Greenbrier, known as Mammy to her family and friends, passed away Monday morning, August 25, 2014. She was born October 17, 1929 in Plainview, Arkansas to Eugene and Minnie Shelton. She was a devoted wife and the best mother ever. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all of the family. She loved animals, games and the Arkansas Razorbacks. Pat was a loving and caring person and could always make those around her laugh. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Gus M. Lorenz Jr. Also preceding her in death were her brother Frank Shelton, her sisters Annette Goldy and Jean Walker. Surviving family members include her brother Clark Shelton of Antioch, her daughters Sharon Martin of Greenbrier and Pat James of Little Rock; her sons William Lorenz, Gus M. Lorenz III and wife Barbara all of Greenbrier. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Chay Weaver and wife Jayme, Jason Weaver, Sissy King and husband Rusty all of Greenbrier, Blake James and wife Kenna of Little Rock and Bradley Lorenz of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Her great-grandchildren Paige, Emily and Brooke Weaver, Hayden and Hayley King all of Greenbrier and Clay, Blakely. and Ella James of Little Rock. The family would like to express their deep appreciation to her nurse Mercy in the CCU unit and the nurses of 3N at Conway Regional Hospital for their compassion and professionalism. There will be a graveside service for family members with Bro. Freddie Mark Wilcox officiating. In lieu of flowers Mammy asked that contributions be made to the Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Little Rock (www.arfallenfirefighters.org) or to the LifeSong Baptist Church of Greenbrier, Arkansas. Arrangements by Bishop-Crites Funeral Home of Greenbrier. (501) 679-4400. www.bishopcritesfuneralhome.com.