HELEN “GAIL” PATTON

Helen “Gail” Patton, 79, of Springfield passed away Monday, Aug. 21. She was born Oct. 15, 1943, in Henderson, Tenn., to Earl and Freda Gardner.
On June 11, 1961, Gail and Larry Steeley were married and to this union two sons were born. 
She is survived by her sons, David Steeley and wife Joan, and Mark Steeley; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Anna Freeman; brother, Glen Gardner and wife Betty; along with other family and many friends. 
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Dan Gardner.
The family held a memorial service on Saturday, Aug. 26, at Ash Grove Christian Church.