February 15, 1935 ~ February 3, 2020 (age 84)
Patsy Merlene Tignor passed from this life and into eternity on February 3, 2020 in Sayre,
OK at the age of 84 years. She was born February 15, 1935 in Erick, OK to her parents Roy
and Katherine (Whipkey) Stone.
Patsy grew up in Erick, OK. On June 13, 1952 she married Clarence Tignor in Sayre, OK
and made Sweetwater, OK their home from 1952 ~ 1977. In 1977 she moved to Sayre,
OK. Patsy was a college registrar for Southwestern State University, Sayre until her
retirement. She was a longtime and dedicated member of First Christian Church of Sayre.
In her spare time, Patsy enjoyed sewing, gardening, traveling and cooking. She especially
enjoyed the Christmas holidays, spending time with her family and opening presents.
Patsy’s greatest love was for her grandchildren, church and church family.
Patsy is survived by her 1 daughter: Cindy Perry of Sayre, OK, 4 sons: Clarence and wife
Sam Tignor of Bushland, TX, Dickie and wife Sharon Tignor of Cheyenne, OK, Frankie
Tignor of Texola, OK, and Glen and wife Twila Tignor of Sayre, OK; 1 sister-in-law: Bethan
Stone of Ft. Worth, TX; 17 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; 3 great-great
grandchildren, along with a host of longtime friends, neighbors and other relatives.
Patsy is preceded in death by her parents; husband; 1 son; 5 brothers; 6 sisters, and 2
grandsons as well as a longtime special friend and companion: Bunk Tipton.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, February 7, 2020 at First Christian Church,
Sayre with Rev. Dennis Knight officiating. Interment will follow at Mayfield Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 5, 2020 from 9:00 AM ~ 8:00 PM and
Thursday, February 6, 2020 from 9:00 AM ~ 8:00 PM with family gathering from 6:00 PM ~
8:00 PM at Rose Chapel, Sayre.
Services are under the direction of Rose Chapel, Sayre