Patricia “Pat” Carden, daughter of the late Ruben Carden and Mary Margaret Wainscott Martin, was born on April 18, 1950 in Dorena, Missouri, and departed this life on July 31, 2020 at her residence in East Prairie, Missouri at the age of 70 years.

Ms. Carden was a member of the First Baptist Church in East Prairie, where she taught Children’s Church, Sunday School, and Vacation Bible School.  She enjoyed crafts, puzzles and embroidery.

She is survived by two nephews, Keith Carden (Sandy) and Christopher Carden, all of East Prairie; by three nieces, Pam Mitchell, Necie Hall and Deanna Triplett (Rev. Stanley), all of East Prairie; by four great-nephews, Jeremy Mitchell (Leah), Brian Carden (Dawn), Kelly Carden (Samantha), and Ben Hall (Kasey); by two great-nieces, Amber Vinson (Mike) and Ruby Smith ( T. J.); by eight great-great-nephews, Riley, V, Grayson, Trip, Harry, Hunter, Cash, and Gunner; and by six great-great-nieces, Claira, Nora, Gabby, Meashia, Nevaeh, and Melanie.

Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Willard Martin; by her brother, Jerry Carden; and by two sisters, Ruby Nell Carden Scruggs and Janet Rae Carden.

Friends may call at the First Baptist Church in East Prairie, Missouri on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. 

Funeral services will then be conducted at the First Baptist Church on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. with Rev. George White, Rev. Aaron Powell, and Rev. Stanley Triplett officiating.

Interment will follow in the Dogwood Cemetery in East Prairie, Missouri.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.