Patricia Ann Schlenker

Patricia Ann Schlenker, 85, of Jonesboro, died Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, at her home. 

She was born on Sept. 22, 1936, in Union County, the daughter of Merritt and Beulah Bittle McMahan. 

She married Donald Schlenker on March 25, 1956, in Hernando, Miss. They shared 65 years together.      

She is survived by her husband Donald; a son, Scott (Alisha) Schlenker of Anna; three grandchildren, Kimberly, Brandon and Brittany Schlenker; a daughter-in-law, Pam Schlenker of Jonesboro; one brother, Joe McMahan; a sister, Vicki (Gary) Sadler; nieces, nephews and other relatives. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Donald Schlenker Jr. and two siblings, Millie Gardner and Archie McMahan.      

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jonesboro for over 43 years. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family.      

Funeral services for Patricia Schlenker were at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna, with the Rev. Perry Williams officiating. Interment followed in Jonesboro Cemetery. 

Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna was in charge of arrangements.      

Memorials can be made to Jonesboro First Baptist Church. 

To visit her memorial page and to leave online condolences for the family, visit rendlemanhilemanfh.com.