Patty Ann (Briant) Dunwoodie, 87, of Camden, died Friday, January 3, 2025, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation in Richmond.

Patty was born on August 18, 1937, in Ray County, the daughter of Vern and Helen (Davis) Briant.  She was united in marriage to Richard Orial Dunwoodie of Camden on October 7, 1955; he preceded her in death on December 29, 2021.

Additional survivors include: four children: Donna Jo Dunwoodie of Richmond, Michael Ray (Chris) Dunwoodie of Camden, Karen Sue (Stuart) Thomas of Blue Springs, and Roy Dean (Teresa) Dunwoodie of Richmond; 15 grandchildren: Chad (Wendy) Coldwell, Tammy Jo Prouty (Brad Hudson), Michael Dunwoodie II, Sabrina (Brian) Clayton, Abby Walters, Kallie Yarbro, Shelby Hobbs, Jodee Thomas, Jeremy Thomas, Jordan Gooch, Adam (Shelby)Dunwoodie, Alex (Johnna) Dunwoodie, Cody Gilbert, Dakota (Joely) Peel, Sadie (Brett) Benefiel; 24 great-grandchildren and one on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, her brother Mitch and sister-in-law Leona.

Patty graduated from Richmond High School in 1955.  Her classmates predicted that she would spend her life surrounded by children and that is exactly what she did.  Her house was always full of kids, and she never said no to anyone who needed a sitter.

Patty loved being a Mom and a Grandmother.

Every spring her yard came alive with beautiful flowers followed by a garden full of vegetables that she canned for family and friends.

Pats favorite place in the house was her porch swing.  From that swing she could watch the farmers work in the bottoms, listen to their conversations on the scanner and wave at people as they headed home to their families after a long workday.

Momma, we will miss you.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Humane Society and Camden Methodist Church.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with funeral services will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 1:00 P.M., with services to follow at 2:00 P.M.  Burial will be in the Cravens Cemetery, east of Camden.  Please remember to share your memories of Patty with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.