Mary Patricia "Patti" Hale

Mary Patricia "Patti" Hale,63, of Burdette, passed away on Sunday evening, May 18th. She was born on April 23, 1951 to Herman and Mary C. McCartney Riggs. She lived most of her life in Paragould, Blytheville, and Burdette. She enjoyed the computer, especially writing her blogs and social media. She loved taking pictures and spending time with her family. Her children and grandchildren were very important to her and she "lit up" when they were around. She loved being outdoors and enjoyed traveling. She researched her family's genealogy and published it in a book. She was owner/operator of Post Impressions on Main Street in Blytheville for several years. She also worked in advertising for many years including radio KLCN and KHLS, KAIT Television, and the Blytheville Courier News. She studied English at Arkansas State University. She was a devoted Democrat and very active in the Democratic Party. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Blytheville. She was Founder and sponsor of the annual Deviled Egg Day in Burdette. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Robert Riggs. She is survived by her husband, George Hale of Burdette; cildren: Bret Ellington (Angie) of Fayetteville, Ark.; Whitney Rae Balentine (Corey) of Rogers, Ark.; George "Trey" Hale (Stephanie) Burdette, Ark.; Charlee Predmore, Burdette; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two sisters: Barbara Cox (Larry) of Paragould; Dorothy Jean Edwards (Gary) of Paragould and one brother, Mike Riggs of Richardson, Texas, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, at 12 noon at First United Methodist Church in Blytheville. Visitation will be from 10-12 noon. Dr. Robin Moore will officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials and donations may be made to The First United Methodist Church. Condolences may be offered at www.carneyfuneralhome.com.