Patricia Rose "Patty" Flippin, 76, was called home to be with the Lord on April 8, 2026. She was born on August 6, 1949, in Seattle, Washington, to Dorothy and Raymond Ristesund. Patty grew up in a close-knit family and was the eldest of eight children, Jerry, Randy, Gary, Todd, Sandy, Kim and Tami. Her family settled in Howard, South Dakota and Patty graduated from Howard High School 1968. Patty married the love of her life, Jodee Flippin, and together they shared 45 years of devoted marriage until his passing in June 2014. Their love and commitment built a strong and devoted family. She is survived by her children, James Flippin, Dawn Rudolph and her husband Dean; Angela Haynes and her husband, Heath; and David Flippin and his wife, Leah, all of Texas. She also leaves behind seven grandchildren; Jordan, Jakobe, Mason, Laura, Hannah, Jason, and Matthew, who were a source of pride and joy in her life. For 35 years, she dedicated her life to caring for others through her work in nursing homes, compassionately serving the elderly and disabled. She concluded her career as a medication aide at Villa Haven Nursing Home in Breckenridge, where she worked for 18 years. Alongside her husband, she also opened her home and heart as a foster parent from 2005 to 2010. As a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Eastland for 36 years, Patty found deep joy in her church community, especially through her Sunday School class. Gifted with an angelic voice, 52*
she sang in the choir and shared her love of music by traveling with the Singing Women of Texas. Patty was also blessed with a treasured 20year friendship with her dear friend, Janie Sholar. Patty will be remembered as a kind and sweet woman who touched countless lives with her warmth and care. Her strong faith in Jesus was the foundation of her life, and she looked forward to the glorious reunion in heaven with her beloved son, Jason; brother, Jerry, her husband, parents, and grandparents. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland and funeral service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church Eastland with Dr. Kevin Burrow officiating and a brief graveside ceremony at Eastland City Cemetery. She will be greatly missed and forever cherished by all who knew and loved her. 15
