TUPELO – Patricia Ann (Holtsman) Stearns, 59, died in the late hours of Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at North Miss. Medical Center. Born on Feb. 26, 1962 in Washington, D. C. to the late Thomas and Sandra Holtsman, she was a Christian who loved the Lord. She enjoyed being outdoors, doing crafts, and shopping with her friends. Patricia was particularly fond of her dog, Missy, who brought her much joy.
There will be no public service at this time but a memorial service may be announced in future days. Holland Funeral Directors is assisting the family with arrangements.
Patricia is survived by her best friend and caregiver, Patty Stogner Wilde of Saltillo; her estranged family, sons Keith Allen Wright, Brian Charles Wright and Cody; her sister, Lori Kay, and her brother, Tom. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Big A. Stearns.
Condolences may be emailed to hollandfuneraldirectors@comcast.net.
Dear Stearns Family,
I am would like to share a comforting Bible message with you. One of the saddest things someone can experience is the death of a loved one. The Bible compares death to Sleep. (Psalm 13:3) Just as a person who is asleep is unaware of what is happening around him, the dead are not conscious of anything. The bible teaches that God can awaken the dead as if from sleep and give them life again. At Acts 14:15 it says “There is going to be a resurrection”. I hope this was a source of comfort for the family.