Patsy Ruth Lykins

LYKINS, Patsy Ruth, age 75 of Cincinnati passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2013. She was born in Cincinnati on August 5, 1937 the daughter of William Little and Gladys (Alexander) Stern. Pat enjoyed music, writing songs, and playing her keyboard. She also served as a Chaplain for many years.

She is survived by her mother, Gladys Stern of Mt. Healthy; her son, Mark Lykins and his wife Brenda of Mason; three daughters, Debbie and her husband Ed Heston of Cincinnati, Barb and Wayne West of Cincinnati, and Lori and her husband Shawn Wright of Cincinnati; her sister, Jackie and her husband Dennis Flueck of Cincinnati; her former husband, Dallas Lykins and his wife Pat of Cincinnati; thirteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; her beloved dog Bandit; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, William Little; and her sister, Janice (Sharp) Stern.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be directed to: Alzheimer's Association, Greater Cincinnati Chapter, 644 Linn Street, Suite 1026, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203 or to the St. Rita School for the Deaf, 1720 Glendale-Milford Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to George Bracher for his generosity in donating the grave space for Pat's burial.