Patricia “Pat” Flickinger, 85, of Hutchinson, died December 17, 2024, at Legend of Hutchinson. She was born October 8, 1939, in Hutchinson, to John and Oma (Leach) Barrett.
Pat graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1957. On April 25, 1959, she married Clyde A. Flickinger in Hutchinson at her family home. They shared nearly 53 years of marriage before his death on April 11, 2012.
She loved sharing life and work on the farm with Clyde and their four boys. She learned to show her love of family with food making meals where no one went hungry; in fact, EVERYONE went home with leftovers. She enjoyed keeping her family smiling with her joyful spirit and a love of playing games.
Pat expressed her faith by being involved in the Ladies Aid at Sterling Evangelical Bible Church where she was a member for many years. She was an avid thrifter and in retirement combined her faith and passion for thrifting into an act of service by becoming a member of the board of directors for Hutchinson Etcetera Shop. In addition, she was a member of the Medford EHU ladies’ group. Pat loved to sew and always had a quilt and a multitude of sewing projects in the works. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading.
Pat is survived by: sons, Bart Flickinger (Kris Ehling) of Wichita, Troy (Kristy) Flickinger of Hutchinson, Kyle (Lesa) Flickinger of Sterling, and Chris (Dana) Flickinger of Wichita; 20 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Clyde Flickinger; and three siblings.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, December 23, 2024, at Elliott Mortuary Chapel with Clark Comley officiating. Burial will follow at Sterling Community Cemetery.
Friends may sign her memorial book 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Saturday at Elliott Mortuary. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary. The casket will only be open during the family visitation Sunday evening.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Sterling Community Thrift whose proceeds serve the schools and children of the Sterling community, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.